In a thrilling quarterfinal clash in Bangkok, Türkiye stormed past the United States 3–1 to book their first-ever slot in the semifinals at the FIVB Women's World Championship 🏐🔥.
Türkiye's secret weapon? Dominance at the net. They racked up 20 points from blocks that continually shut down the US attack. Captain Eda Erdem led the charge early on, tallying five block points as Türkiye cruised to a 25–14 win in the opening set.
The US fought back in set two, clawing back from 19–16 to snag a 25–22 victory and briefly put Türkiye on the back foot. But the resilient Turks adjusted quickly.
In the third set, Ebrar Karakurt turned up the heat with her powerful spikes, helping Türkiye run away with a 25–14 score. Then came the nail-biting fourth set: tied at 23–23, Karakurt (match-high 23 points) and Melissa Vargas (21 points) made the clutch plays to seal a 25–23 win and the 3–1 match triumph 🎉.
Now, Türkiye await host nation Japan in Saturday's semifinal showdown. Young fans are buzzing—could this be the year Türkiye brings home the title? Stay tuned! 🌏✨
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Türkiye reach first-ever semis at FIVB Women's World Championship
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