Turkey qualified for the elimination phase after a second victory in the group – this time over Libya's team with 3:1. With the 6 points earned, Slobodan Kovač's boys are already a guaranteed participant in the round of 16. The match ended with a spectacular triple block in favor of the Turks. Their opponent, ranked 74th in the world, managed to snatch one set, but Libya's strength only went that far.

Later today, the group will see a clash between Canada and Japan. The "Samurai" are without a point after their decisive loss to our southern neighbor and will seek a mandatory victory if they want to keep hopes of advancing.

Match Progress

The first set was entirely under Turkey's control – strong service and stable block quickly brought an advantage, closed at 25:18.

In the second set, Libya surprised everyone – after trailing 10:14, they managed to equalize at 16:16 and even led 17:16. This gave momentum to the team, which pulled out the set 25:23 and leveled at 1:1.

However, Turkey responded decisively – in the third set they dominated completely and with aggressive attack won 25:14. The fourth set also went under the Turks' dictation, who gradually increased the gap and finished at 25:16 for the final 3:1.

Team Statistics

Turkey excelled in attack (52:38) and especially on service (12:1), which was a key factor for the victory. The block was equal, and the points from opponent errors were tied. The Turks' decisive advantage was in greater speed and variety in attack.

Game Elements

Libya won the battle in reception (78:61), but Turkey compensated with better work in distribution and higher efficiency in attack. This allowed our southern neighbor to hold the initiative and prevent surprises.

Top Scorers

The top scorer in the match was Libyan Ilhbayri with 19 points, but his efforts remained isolated. For Turkey, the leadership was shared – Bedirhan and Piacenza's receiver Mandiraci finished with 16 points each, demonstrating stable collective balance.

photo: volleyballworld.com