In Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, the Turkish national team left no doubt about their superiority over Spain. The "Sultans" closed the match with a clean 3:0 set win (25:18, 25:20, 25:23) and thus decisively topped Group E of the preliminary phase of the Women's World Championship. The group also includes Bulgaria and Canada, with our national team facing Turkey on Monday in their second World Championship match. Our team lost their first match against the "Maple Leafs" with 1:3 and are in third place in the group.
Match statistics
| Team | Attack | Block | Serve | Opponent errors | Total points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 44 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 75 |
| Spain | 37 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 61 |
Turkey has a visible advantage in attack (+7) and block (+4). Although the Spanish team performed well in serving and did not drastically concede errors, the difference in the effectiveness of the main elements predetermined the outcome.
Team skills
| Team | Digs | Reception | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 60 | 50 | 86 |
| Spain | 62 | 61 | 96 |
Spain even has an advantage in reception and setting, as well as a small lead in digs. However, this was not enough, because The Sultansexcelled in finishing shots and key blocks.
Top scorers
| Team | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | Melissa Erkek (No. 20) | 15 |
| Turkey | Vargas (No. 4) | 14 |
| Spain | Escamilla (No. 17) | 13 |
| Spain | Varela (No. 12) | 10 |
Turkey's offensive leadership is clearly visible – Erkek and Vargas formed a powerful tandem with a total of 29 points. The Spanish responded with Escamilla and Varela, but there was no third factor to maintain the scoring efficiency.
The Sultans showed class and stability in key moments, especially at the end of the third set, when they managed to withstand Spain's pressure. With this victory, the team demonstrated why they are among the favorites in the tournament – balanced play, high efficiency in attack, and stable leaders in offense.
