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In a high-stakes showdown between two volleyball powerhouses, Italy edged past Türkiye 3-2 in a five-set thriller during the third week of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Nations League (VNL).
Already qualified for the finals, Türkiye displayed resilience after dropping the opening set but ultimately fell to Italy’s firepower: 25-19, 21-25, 21-25, 25-22, 15-12.
The match lasted 119 minutes, showcasing intense rallies and world-class performances.
Despite the loss, Türkiye’s record now stands at 8 wins and 3 defeats, while Italy remains undefeated with 11 consecutive victories.
Star spiker Melissa Vargas and middle blocker Zehra Gunes led Türkiye’s scoring, while Italy's dynamic duo Paola Egonu and Anna Danesi proved decisive in key moments.
Türkiye will next face Serbia on July 13 at 9:00 p.m. local time, with the match broadcast live on TRT Spor.
Both teams have now officially qualified for the VNL quarterfinals.
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