Poland stun defending champions Turkey in Bangkok to reach semis

SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2024
Poland stun defending champions Turkey in Bangkok to reach semis

Gritty Poland knocked defending champions Turkey out in the Nations League volleyball quarter-finals, winning a five-set thriller at the Hua Mark Indoor Stadium on Friday.

The Turks seized early advantage by winning the first set 25-20. However, Poland responded with resilience, winning the next two sets 25-22 and 25-20.

Turkey regained momentum in the fourth set through a stellar performance from Mellisa Vargas, which helped her team win the fourth set 25-19, setting the stage for a decisive fifth set. Despite Turkey's valiant efforts, Poland's defensive blocks proved insurmountable. Poland edged Turkey out 15-11 in the final set, sealing a 3-2 victory with set scores of 20-25, 25-22, 25-20, 19-25, and 15-11.

Poland stun defending champions Turkey in Bangkok to reach semis

Poland meet former champions Italy in the semifinals on June 22 at 5pm. 

In the other quarter-final showdown, 2022 champions Italy stunned three-time champions the United States in straight sets 25-21, 25-21, 25-23. 

Poland stun defending champions Turkey in Bangkok to reach semis

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