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 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.
