Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team Defeats Germany
The Turkish A Women's National Volleyball Team defeated Germany 3-1 in their fourth match of the European Championship Pool A.
Facing Germany in their fourth match of the Trendyol 2026 Women's European Volleyball Championship Pool A, the A Women's National Volleyball Team left the court with a 3-1 victory, winning their fourth consecutive match in the group.
Dominance in the First Set
Starting the match with mutual points, the national team opened up the lead during Vargas's service rotation to make the score 9-4, forcing their opponent to call a timeout.
Although Germany tried to stay in the game through Alsmeier, Turkey effectively utilized their middle blockers to win the first set 25-21 and take a 1-0 lead.
Germany Equalizes in the Second Set
Germany was the side that started the second set well, while the crescent-stars caught up in the score with points from Vargas and put up a competitive struggle.
Being effective with Grozer towards the end of the set, Germany tied the score at 23-23 and then won the set 27-25 to bring the match score to 1-1.
Control Regained in the Third Set
In the third set, the crescent-star team did not relinquish control of the game thanks to Vargas and Hande Baladın, displaying a superior performance against their opponent.
The nationals won this set 25-20 to bring the score to 2-1 in the match and took the lead once again.
Victory Secured with the Fourth Set
Starting the fourth set rapidly with smashes from Saliha Şahin, Turkey found their rhythm with blocks from Deniz Uyanık and continued to extend the lead.
Finishing the fourth set ahead at 25-19 with the support of their fans, the crescent-stars won the match 3-1.
Strong Interest from the Protocol
Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak, Turkish Volleyball Federation President Mehmet Akif Üstündağ, and other officials followed the match from the arena.
Among those watching the match were Turkish National Paralympic Committee President Murat Aksu and head coach Fatih Terim as well.
Next Opponent is Poland
Having previously guaranteed a spot in the round of 16 in the tournament, the A Women's National Volleyball Team is preparing for their final match in the group stage.
The nationals will face Poland in their fifth and final match of the group stage on Friday, August 28, at 19:00.