The other match of the day in Nakhon Ratchasima had Canada overcoming Spain 3-2 (22-25, 28-26, 24-26, 25-15, 15-10) in a dramatic five-set battle. The results have shaped the pool scenario, as Turkish, with six points, and Canadians, with five, move to the next round, while Spain, with one, and Bulgaria, with zero, can no longer advance.
Despite being taken off at the start of the third set, star opposite Melissa Vargas was the match’s top scorer with 20 points (19 kills, one block) registered. A key player in their third-set comeback, outside hitter Ebrar Karakurt contributed another 13 (ten kills, two blocks, one ace).
“I didn’t start the match well, but I realized the team needed me in the third set,” Karakurt remarked. “We didn’t start the third set well, but I was able to reset mentally and help the team. It was good that we managed to come back and win 3-0. Qualifying was our goal, but we have one more match in the pool, and we want to win it and finish strong. The tournament will get tougher in the elimination rounds, and I hope we can keep showing great attitude and winning.”
