The Bulgarian national volleyball team for girls up to 19 years old faces Turkey this afternoon in an extremely important match from Group C of the World Championship.
🗓 Date: July 4, 2025 (Friday)
⏰ Time: 4:15 PM (Bulgarian time)
📍 Location: Osijek, Croatia
This clash will be decisive for the battle for 3rd place in the group, which ensures an easier path in the elimination phase. Both teams have one win and one loss, which makes the match a direct duel for a better ranking.
🇺🇸🇵🇱 Big clash on USA's national holiday
On the same day that the United States celebrates its Independence Day (July 4th), the Americans will play an extremely important match for first place in Group C against Poland.
🗓 Date: July 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:15 PM (Bulgarian time)
📍 Location: Osijek, Croatia
This will be a match between the two undefeated teams in the group, which so far have two wins each and a full set of points. The match is awaited with great interest, as it will determine who will finish first and get an easier opponent in the next phase.
🏐 Standings in Group C
| Position | Team | Matches | Wins | Points | Set ratio | Point ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇸 USA | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6.000 | 1.312 |
| 2 | 🇵🇱 Poland | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6.000 | 1.193 |
| 3 | 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1.333 | 1.006 |
| 4 | 🇹🇷 Turkey | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1.000 | 1.097 |
| 5 | 🇪🇸 Spain | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.166 | 0.802 |
| 6 | 🇵🇪 Peru | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.680 |
Bulgaria started with a defeat against the strong team of Poland, but then returned to the competition with a clean victory over Spain. Tonight against Turkey, they will play for a solid 3rd place in the group.
USA and Poland have already secured a place in the next phase but will fight for the prestigious first place, which gives an easier draw.
🌎 Championship Digest so far
Group A
🇭🇷 Croatia is undefeated after beating Mexico 3:1.
In this group, there is the greatest competition for places after the first.
Group B
🇧🇷 Brazil dominates with two wins, including against Puerto Rico with 3:0.
Taipei and Serbia also perform steadily.
Group C
🇺🇸 USA and 🇵🇱 Poland are undefeated. Tonight they will decide who finishes first.
🇧🇬 Bulgaria and 🇹🇷 Turkey are fighting for a better position for the playoffs.
Group D
🇨🇳 China and 🇯🇵 Japan each have two wins. China crushed Chile, and Japan prevailed over Tunisia.
Italy is also moving well, with an important victory over Belgium.
🔭 Expectations
For Bulgaria and Turkey, tonight's match will practically be a playoff before the playoffs.
USA and Poland will come out in a true volleyball spectacle, with an additional charge on the day of the American national holiday.
