In Hong Kong, Italy continued their flawless march through the VNL, sweeping China 3-0 (25-21, 32-30, 25-11) in front of a packed crowd. Paola Egonu led the charge with 21 points, while Alice Degradi and Stella Nervini kept the offense flowing. That win marks Italy’s 8th straight VNL victory—and their 22nd in a row in official matches—keeping them comfortably atop the standings and looking Finals-ready.
- Perugia claim Men’s Club World Championship title
- Al-Rayyan End Club World Championship Run with Convincing Win
- Zawiercie power into Club World Championship semifinals
Meanwhile, Belgium and Canada treated fans in Istanbul to one of the most gripping matches of the tournament. Despite trailing twice, Belgium clawed back to take the match 3-2 (22-25, 25-13, 21-25, 25-22, 18-16). Captain Britt Herbots lit up the scoreboard with 31 points. Canada’s Hilary Howe Johnson fought valiantly with 21 points, but the Tigers roared loudest in the final moments.
Over in Belgrade, the Netherlands celebrated a hard-fought win over Germany, 3-2 (25-23, 19-25, 25-21, 23-25, 15-10). Elles Dambrink was unstoppable with 23 points.
- QAT M: Poriya Khanzadeh Joins Al Arabi SC
- BRA M: Renata Ends Skid With Straight-Sets Win
- CEV CL M: Lube Civitanova Defeat Projekt Warszawa
- CEV CL M: Perugia Cruise Past Berlin
- CEV CL M: Ziraat Bankkart Stun Trentino in Ankara
