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Thailand dethrones Turkey
- Updated: June 4, 2016
Two comebacks, one winner – Thailand through to the finals
Montreux, Switzerland, June 4, 2016: Today’s encounter was a fast-paced contest of wits and tactics at the 31th edition of the Montreux Volley Masters, as Thailand and Turkey faced off in the first match of the semi-finals. Thailand, the audience’s favourite, managed to defeat the internationally acclaimed Turkish delegation 3 – 2 (25-22, 21-25, 25-18, 16-25, 19-17) after a drawn out tie break.
The first set began with a quick exchange ending in a challenge by Thailand, which was sustained. Both teams showcased their abilities, handling difficult receptions and landing precise shots. Once again, the Thais proved that height isn’t everything by giving the Turkish team a hard time overcoming their blocks. FIVB world rank 13 had a steady lead before the first timeout, after which Turkey proved their offensive capabilities and equalised the score. The Turkish formation focused their energy on the skills of Baladin and Uslupehlivan who obtained 3 points each in the first half of the game. Thailand was quick to retaliate with fast maneuevers and difficult spikes, for which they are known for. The set remained as exciting as ever as both teams managed to snuck the ball across the enemy’s defense. At 23-21, it seemed as if the South East Asians would almost certainly win this set thanks to their lightning fast reflexes, when setter Naz Aydemir Akyol forced an out. Still, the concluding point, a treacherous net rebound, went to Thailand, resulting in 25-22.
The excitement continued in the second set as the pace of the game began to …
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