Benfica’s volleyball team faced a disappointing exit from the Challenge Cup after a ‘golden set’ loss to Altekma SK. This elimination occurred in the round of 16 during a closely contested match held in Turkey.
Match Details
In the second leg, Benfica lost with a score of 3-2, with set scores of 19-25, 25-19, 25-20, 22-25, and 15-11. This outcome forced the need for a ‘golden set’ to determine the winner of the tie.
Golden Set Outcome
During the decisive ‘golden set,’ Altekma SK demonstrated superior performance, claiming victory with a score of 15-13. This win secured their advancement to the quarter-finals.
Previous Rounds
Benfica reached the round of 16 after a tough match against Romanian team Arcada Galati. That encounter also concluded with a ‘golden set,’ which Benfica won 3-1 at home.
Conclusion
This recent exit marks the end of Benfica’s participation in the Challenge Cup for this season. The team will be looking to regroup and come back stronger in future competitions.
