Turkiye rallied past the Netherlands in four sets to clinch a quarterfinals berth in the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship.
Turkiye stamped its class in the knockout stage of the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship, rallying past the Netherlands in four sets, 27-29, 25-23, 25-16, 25-19, on Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
After dropping the opening set in a close finish, the Turkish squad settled into rhythm behind their powerful frontline.
Adis Lagumdzija spearheaded the charge with 28 points, while Ramazan Efe Mandiraci and Mirza Lagumdzija chipped in 14 and 12 markers, respectively, to keep the European side in control for most of the last three frames.
With the win, Turkiye clinched a coveted quarterfinals berth and continues its unbeaten run so far in Manila.
The world no. 14 now awaits the winner of the high-profile clash between world no. 1 Poland and Canada to determine its opponent in the next round.
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