Two red cards in cup volleyball as Spor Toto wins

The men's AXA Sigorta Cup Volley quarter-final between Spor Toto and Akedaş Onikişubat Belediyespor was played at the Başkent Volleyball Hall. There was tension between players of the two teams during the match.

In the middle of the second set, after a play, a dispute broke out between the substitute benches of the two teams. The technical staff stepped in and ended the argument. The referee then showed red cards to Spor Toto player Orçun Ergün and Akedaş Onikişubat Belediyespor player Candido.

Under the rules, because of the red cards, both sides were awarded one point each. In volleyball, a red card does not mean immediate expulsion. A player who receives a card can continue playing, the opposing team is awarded a point, and the serve changes hands depending on the situation. If a yellow and a red card are shown in the same hand, the player cannot return to the court for the rest of that set and a substitute enters the game. If the cards are shown in separate hands, the player is disqualified.

At the end of the match, Spor Toto beat Akedaş Onikişubat Belediyespor 3-0 and advanced to the Final Four. Ziraat Bankkart also beat ON Hotels Alanya Belediyespor 3-0 to reach the Final Four.