Sultans of the Net Defeat Germany to Advance to the European Championship Semifinals
The Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team defeated Germany in the quarterfinals to secure their ticket to the semifinals, becoming Serbia's opponent.
The Sultans of the Net defeated Germany 3-1 in the 2026 CEV European Championship quarterfinal match, booking their place in the semifinals.
The First Set of the Match and Turkey's Superiority
Starting the match strongly with Vargas's effective play, the crescent-and-star team won the first set 25-18 to take the lead in the match.
Germany's Response in the Second Set
Recovering against the national team, which struggled in defense in the second set, Germany took the set 25-22 to tie the score at 1-1.
The 7-Point Margin in the Third Set
Backed by the support of the fans, the National Team displayed a dominant game in the third set, winning it 25-18 to make the score 2-1.
The Fourth Set That Carried the Team to the Semifinals
Winning the closely contested fourth set 25-22 as well, the national team triumphed 3-1 to advance to the next round.
Serbia Becomes the Semifinal Opponent
Advancing to the semifinals, the Sultans of the Net were matched against Serbia. The match will be played on Saturday, September 5 at the Sinan Erdem Sports Hall.
Minister Osman Aşkın Bak Watched the National Match
The match at Sinan Erdem Sports Hall was watched together by Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak and Turkish Volleyball Federation President Mehmet Akif Üstündağ.