Yellow Tigers overpower titleholders Turkey

Montreux, Switzerland, May 31, 2016- The third game at Pierrier Sports Hall in Montreux presented two European giants from Pool A, Turkey and Belgium. Last year’s crowned champions ‘Sultans of the Net- Turkey’ and ‘Yellow Tigers- Belgium’ clashed to win their first game. The action packed game saw great long rallies and incredible young players fighting for victory.  Belgium excelled through the game winning 3-1 (26-24, 17- 25, 25- 21 and 25-13).Last year’s crowned Montreux Volley Masters 2015 champions hit the court to battle for another championship. The two teams clash regularly in other tournaments. Young coach Ferhat Akbas’s side lost the lead at the beginning of the first set as Belgium used their full force attacks, later the Challenge was introduced to tell if the ball was in or out. Belgium continued to take advantage of the empty areas of the court while Turkey players were absent in defending it.  The two teams were at a tie at 16-16, later Turkey scored two important points which they …

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