Fenerbahçe's Alessia Orro on Eda Erdem: 'I was very surprised, unbelievable'

Fenerbahçe Medicana defeated Panionios from Greece 3-0 with sets of 26-24, 25-22 and 25-20 to advance to the finals of the friendly tournament in Italy.

Fenerbahçe Medicana and UYBA will face each other in the final. Fenerbahçe Medicana's Italian star Alessia Orro made statements after the tournament organized in her hometown Oristano.

EDA ERDEM'S GESTURE TO ORRO

Captain Eda Erdem made a gesture to new transfer Alessia Orro at a welcome event yesterday in the town where she was born and raised. The fans who came to the event applauded the Italian passer.

PRAISE FOR EDA ERDEM

Speaking to 4Bir4Bir after yesterday's game, Orro said the following about Eda Erdem: I was very surprised and proud. She's a great captain; she's an incredible person and she shows it everywhere. And this was one of the moments she shared with me. I am very happy with her, with everything and with the team.

Answering the questions of the press members after the match, Orro said about her career with Fenerbahçe Medicana: "I didn't know exactly what to expect because I have played in Italy all my life. This was a big test for me not only in terms of volleyball but also as a person. I have to say that I'm happy, I'm very happy to make this decision. There is a lot of new motivation, we are working hard to be in our best shape when the league starts. We are still in the preparation process, we are aware of that. We have some shortcomings but we have a big potential. Today was a bit strange; we started badly but we recovered, we won the first set, the second set was a bit better, the third set was even better. Still, I don't think we were at the level we've been showing lately, I'm sure tomorrow will be better. We need to get used to the new hall and the new environment."