Newsletters
Türkiye came back from a set down to beat Canada 3-1 in the 2026 FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League quarterfinals, booking a place in the final four of the tournament in Macau.
The national team recovered after losing the opening set 25-22, taking the next three by scores of 25-21, 25-21 and 25-17 at the East Asian Games Dome.
The opening set remained close as both sides traded points, but Canada pulled away after breaking a 5-5 tie. Türkiye stayed within reach through Gizem Orge's defensive work and attacks from Sinead Jack-Kisal and Hande Baladin, although Canada held on to close out the set.
Türkiye quickly turned the match around in the second set, with Melissa Vargas helping the team move ahead early. The Turkish side took advantage of Canada's defensive mistakes and found success through the middle before leveling the match.
Canada opened up a five-point lead in the third set by capitalizing on Türkiye's backcourt errors and producing points at the net.
Türkiye gradually closed the gap through Ilkin Aydin, Zehra Gunes and Jack-Kisal, drawing level at 17-17 before moving ahead during the decisive stages. Blocks from Baladin and Gunes helped Türkiye see out the set and take a 2-1 lead.
The Turkish team carried that momentum into the fourth set, pulling away to complete the comeback after 113 minutes.
Türkiye will face the winner of the United States-China quarterfinal on Saturday, July 25. The semifinal is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Türkiye time.
Set as preferred source
Set as preferred source
3 min read
