Turkey prevail in marathon game

Montreux, Switzerland, June 2, 2016- Reigning champs Turkey edge U23 world champions from Brazil in a breath-taking five-setter 3:2 (25-19, 26-28, 20-25, 25-21, 15-12) to keep the dream of the back-to-back title alive.The ambience at the Pierrier Sports hall was incredible, Turkey hit the court to win the second ticket to the semi’s and anxious Brazil wanted to win their first game to secure their chance in the tournament. The first set started off and continued extremely tensed with rallies and ties. The game also started off with each team testing their opponents defence for it to be used later on to secure spiking gaps. Both the teams were at similar strength but the flow of the game caused a stir when Turkey was ahead by 20-18 and Turkey argued that the ball didn’t touch the floor which was challenged and later Ferhat Akbas won a critical point. Turkey unravelled the young Brazilian defence and won by 25-19 for the first set.  Brazil started the second set more controlling however, Turkey crept right behind Brazil not letting go …

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