Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team Advances to Quarterfinals by Defeating Azerbaijan
Defeating Azerbaijan in the match played at the Sinan Erdem Sports Hall, our national team secured its place among the last eight.
Facing Azerbaijan in the round of 16 of the CEV Trendyol 2026 Women's European Volleyball Championship, the Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team emerged victorious with a 3-0 score and advanced to the quarter-finals.
Match at Sinan Erdem Sports Hall
The Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team faced the Azerbaijan team as part of the round of 16 of the CEV Trendyol 2026 Women's European Volleyball Championship.
This important match, held at the Sinan Erdem Sports Hall in Istanbul, was played with intense interest from volleyball fans.
Superior Performance in Sets
Finishing the first set of the match ahead at 25-14, our national team managed to maintain control of the game.
Continuing its superiority in the subsequent sets of the match, our team won the match 3-0 and secured the ticket to the next round.
Quarter-Final Opponent Germany
Having successfully passed the Azerbaijan hurdle without any losses, the Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team advanced to the quarter-finals of the European Championship.
It was announced that our national team's opponent in the quarter-finals is Germany and that this critical match will be played.
Head Coach's Match Assessment
Head Coach Daniele Santarelli evaluated the team's performance in statements made after the match.
Santarelli expressed that Azerbaijan has a different and high-ball-playing style.
Emphasis on Excellent Play
The experienced head coach stated that they did not play an excellent game throughout the match but passed the round by playing the first two sets better.
He conveyed that the pressure on the team is felt in every match and that this is an indicator of fighting for an important purpose.