Türkiye wrapped up its AIA Aequilibrium Cup Women Elite campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over the Netherlands at the storied PalaPanini arena. After a hard-fought five-set loss to Italy, coach Daniele Santarelli’s squad bounced back in style, claiming straight-set wins (25-22, 25-22, 25-14) and finishing the tournament with two wins and one defeat.
The match saw Türkiye in full control, especially in the third set where their aggressive play left little room for Dutch resistance. With this win, they solidified their status as one of the tournament’s most consistent teams.
Attention now shifts to the final match, where hosts Italy will take on Germany, capping off what has been an electric debut edition of the AIA Aequilibrium Cup.
Tournament Recap:
- May 23: Türkiye beat Germany 3-1; Italy edged the Netherlands in a thrilling 3-2.
- May 24: The Netherlands rallied past Germany 3-2; Italy fought back to stun Türkiye 3-2.
- May 25: Türkiye overpowered the Netherlands 3-0; Italy vs Germany.
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