The reigning champions secured a 3-1 victory in Istanbul to set up a semifinal match against Serbia.
Key facts
- •Türkiye won the match with set scores of 25-18, 22-25, 25-18, and 25-22.
- •Melissa Vargas was the match's leading scorer, finishing with 26 total points.
- •İlkin Aydın contributed seven points during the opening set for Türkiye.
- •Türkiye coach Daniele Santarelli utilized timeouts in both the first and second sets to manage German scoring runs.
- •The semifinal match against Serbia is scheduled for Saturday in Istanbul.
Türkiye advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 CEV Women’s European Volleyball Championship on Thursday after defeating Germany 3-1 in Istanbul. The reigning champions won the match by taking the first, third, and fourth sets, while Germany secured the second set.
By the numbers
Match progression
Türkiye opened the match with a 25-18 victory in the first set, led by Melissa Vargas who contributed eight points. Germany responded in the second set, building an early 6-1 lead and holding off a late rally from the hosts to win 25-22. Türkiye regained momentum in the third set, establishing a 12-6 lead before closing it out 25-18. In the final set, Türkiye pulled away from a close contest to win 25-22 and clinch the match.
Upcoming schedule
Following the victory, Türkiye is scheduled to face Serbia in the tournament semifinals. The match will take place in Istanbul on Saturday.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Anadolu Agency Sport.
