Turkish Girls’ Volleyball Team storm into the semi-finals of the FIVB Girls U-19 World Championship with an undefeated record throughout both the tournament’s group and knock-out stages
The astonishing voyage of the U-19 Turkish Girls' Volleyball Team through the tournament has captivated fans worldwide. / Photo: AA Archive
Türkiye defeated Bulgaria in a high-stakes quarterfinal encounter that had fans on the edge of their seats, winning 3-1 on the court. Türkiye’s lead was further cemented by the potent combination of outside hitters Eylul Durgun and Liza Safronova, who combined for 22 points. Notably, Bulgarian outside hitter Viktoria Koeva distinguished herself with a courageous effort, ranking as the game's leading scorer with 21 points.Turkish opposite hitter Beren Yesilirmak produced an outstanding 20 points during the match.
As the stakes rise, the stage is set for a dramatic semi-final encounter between Türkiye and Japan. The two sides will square off today at 16:00 in Osijek, Croatia.
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