Turkey ease past China, Brazil finally beat Italy in Women’s Volleyball Nations League Finals
Turkey defeated China and Brazil overcame Italy in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League semi-finals held in Macau. Turkey and Brazil are set to compete for the gold medal in the upcoming final.
Why it matters
This event represents a major milestone in international women's volleyball, showcasing top-tier athletic competition.
Turkey ended China’s hopes of a springing a surprise and Brazil dethroned defending champions Italy in a five-set thriller as the Women’s Volleyball Nations League Finals neared a conclusion in Macau on Saturday.
Fresh from upsetting top seeds the United States in the quarter-finals, the hosts had harboured hopes of battling for gold for the first time in three years, but were ultimately no match for side that has beaten them several times on the big occasion.
Turkey swept China aside in straight sets, winning 3-0 in the second of the evening’s semi-finals at the East Asian Games Dome.
Melissa Vargas was on fire on the court, powering her team to an emphatic 25-21, 25-15, 25-20 victory in front of a 5,000-strong crowd.
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