Doha, Qatar, October 8, 2011 - VakifBank TTelekom Istanbul gained a decisve 25-13, 15-19, 25-14 victory over Mirador Santo Domingo to start the FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship Saturday in Doha, Qatar.
Mirador Santo Domingo Coach Wilson Sanchez: The Turkish team is one of the favorite teams to win this competition. Our players are young and they will be great players in the future.
Mirador Santo Domingo Captain Jackson Francia: The players are young, but they did a great job. It will be a great experience for them. I think we’ve played a great match especially in the second set. I would like to congratulate the Turkish Team!
VakifBank TTelekom Istanbul Coach Giovanni Guidetti: For being the first match in this big championship I think we did well. The team was gathered a short time ago and I’m happy for the victory. I would like to congratulate the Dominican Republic team for having young players with a great future.
VakifBank TTelekom Istanbul captain Sonsirma Gozde: Congratulation for the two teams. We have three days off and this will help us to prepare ourselves for the next match.