The A National Women’s Volleyball Team suffered its first defeat in the Trendyol 2026 European Championship, losing 3-2 to Poland in a hard-fought five-set match during the fifth and final game of Pool A. Despite the loss, the squad advanced to the knockout stage with four victories and will face Azerbaijan in the round of 16.
Match Statistics and Set Breakdown
The encounter lasted 129 minutes at the Sinan Erdem venue, showcasing intense rallies and tactical shifts from both benches. Poland claimed the opening frame 25-15 before Türkiye responded by taking the second and third sets 21-25 and 22-25. The Polish side forced a deciding tie-break by winning the fourth set 25-16, then secured the match with a 10-15 score in the final frame.
Match duration breakdown across the 129 minutes included 22 minutes for the first set, 30 minutes for the second, 32 minutes for the third, 29 minutes for the fourth, and 16 minutes for the final tie-break. Referees Fuad Aghayev of Azerbaijan and Vanya Parvanova of Bulgaria officiated the contest.
Squad Lineups and Rotations
Türkiye’s starting rotation featured Melissa Vargas, Hande Baladın, Sinead Jack-Kısal, Elif Şahin, Zehra Güneş, and İlkin Aydın, with Gizem Örge anchoring the defense as libero. Substitutions included Saliha Şahin, Yaprak Erkek, Derya Cebecioğlu, and Cansu Özbay during the 129-minute battle.
Poland deployed a starting lineup consisting of Magdalena Jurcyzk, Katarzyna Wenerska, Martyna Czyrnianska, Maja Koput, Magdalena Stysiak, and Monika Lampkowska, with Justina Lysiak wearing the libero jersey. Bench contributions came from Sonia Stefanik, Alicja Grabka, Julia Szczurowska, Anna Obiala, Klaudia Lyduch, Paulina Damaske, and Julia Piasecka.
Did you know? The Sinan Erdem venue hosted this Pool A finale, which marked the conclusion of the group stage before the transition to the single-elimination rounds.
Next Stage Matchup Against Azerbaijan
Having secured four wins in Pool A, the Turkish team finished the group phase in a qualifying position for the next round. The squad now turns its preparation toward the round of 16, where they are scheduled to meet Azerbaijan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the match between Türkiye and Poland in the European Championship?
Poland defeated Türkiye 3-2 in a five-set match during the final day of Pool A play.
Who will Türkiye play in the next round of the European Championship?
Türkiye will face Azerbaijan in the round of 16 after finishing the group stage with four victories.
How long did the match last?
The match lasted a total of 129 minutes across five sets.
Who were the referees for the match?
Fuad Aghayev from Azerbaijan and Vanya Parvanova from Bulgaria officiated the game.
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