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In a nail-biting Women’s Volleyball Nations League showdown, Turkiye emerged victorious over China in a dramatic five-set marathon. The match, held on June 8th, kept fans on the edge of their seats, with Turkiye ultimately clinching the win 3-2. The final set scores were 25-19, 20-25, 31-29, 26-28, 12-15, reflecting the intense back-and-forth battle on the court.
Team Statistics
| Statistic | China | Turkiye |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 71 | 89 |
| Block | 7 | 12 |
| Serve | 6 | 0 |
| Opponent Error | 30 | 15 |
| Total | 114 | 116 |
| Dig | 91 | 115 |
| Reception | 105 | 109 |
| Set | 160 | 175 |
The match began with China taking control, securing the first set with a confident 25-19 score. However, Turkiye quickly answered back, leveling the match by winning the second set 25-20.
The third set proved to be the most dramatic of the evening. Both teams traded blows in a marathon frame that saw incredible rallies and heroic defensive plays. China eventually edged out Turkiye with a thrilling 31-29 victory to take a 2-1 lead in the match.
China Player Statistics
| Player No | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points | Errors | Efficiency % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Zhuang Y.S. | OH | 24 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2.67 |
| 6 | Gong X.Y. (C) | O | 19 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0.45 |
| 1 | Wu M.J. | OH | 18 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .25 |
| 7 | Wang Y.Y. | MB | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | – | 5.88 |
| 15 | Chen H. Y. | MB | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2.50 |
Facing defeat, Turkiye demonstrated remarkable resilience in the fourth set. They battled point for point with China, ultimately forcing a deciding fifth set by winning 28-26. With the momentum on their side, the Turkish squad carried their strong play into the final frame, securing the match with a 15-12 win.
Turkiye Player Statistics
| Player No | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points | Errors | Efficiency % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Karutasu | O | 38 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7.27 |
| 7 | Baladın | OH | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .78 |
| 6 | S. Sahin | OH | 16 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.55 |
| 19 | Kalaç | MB | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 4 | .35 |
| 16 | Ozden | MB | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 5 | .00 |
Statistically, Turkiye’s offensive power was the deciding factor. They dominated in attack points, leading China 89 to 71, and also established a significant advantage at the net with 12 blocks to China’s 7. While China benefited from 30 opponent errors, Turkiye’s superior firepower, led by a sensational performance from Ebrar Karutasu, proved to be the difference-maker. Karutasu was the undisputed top scorer of the match, tallying an incredible 38 points.
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Sources: VolleyballWorld VolleyballWorld