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Türkiye’s U17 volleyball team continued its journey at the FIVB U17 Women’s World Championship in Lima, Peru, with a crucial victory against Thailand in their third match of the group stage.
Competing in Group B, the team has now secured two wins and one loss, advancing to the next round.
Date
Opponent
Result
Set Scores
17 Aug 2024
Ecuador
Win 3-0
25-18, 25-16, 25-14
18 Aug 2024
China
Loss 1-3
20-25, 25-22, 26-28, 15-25
19 Aug 2024
Thailand
Win 3-0
25-23, 27-25, 25-13
In their latest match on Aug. 19, the Turkish team secured a 3-0 victory over Thailand. The sets ended 25-23, 27-25, and 25-13 in favor of Türkiye, reflecting the team’s ability to perform under pressure. This win solidifies Türkiye’s position in the tournament, allowing them to finish second in Group B.
The team's earlier matches included a strong 3-0 victory against Ecuador on Aug. 17 and a challenging 1-3 loss to China on Aug. 18. With two wins and one loss, Türkiye has successfully moved on to the Round of 16, where they will face the team that finished third in Group D.
Head Coach Gokhan Oner and his team will look to carry this momentum into the knockout stages. Coach Oner emphasized the importance of staying focused as the competition intensifies.
Position
Player Name
Setter
Elif Ilhan, Esmanur Erdogan
Opposite
Aylin Uysalcan
Outside Hitter
Ceylin Kuyan, Ceyda Kuyan, Melis Basaran, Derinsu Bihan, Damla Beyazitli
Middle Blocker
Guz Ozerol, Kubra Evsen, Ezel Balik
Libero
Zeynep Nur Altintas
The championship runs from Aug. 17 to 24 and features a strong lineup of teams in Group B. Türkiye’s U17 women’s volleyball team is eager to make an impact and continue their progress in the tournament.
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