Turkey – Germany
In today’s opening match of Pool II, Turkey remained unbeaten after a highly competitive duel versus Germany. The young Germans managed to win the first set, but couldn’t pull through. It was the third win at 2013 CEV Youth Volleyball European Championship – Girls for titleholder Turkey. Turkish Pelin Aroguz topped the scorers chart with 25 points. Germany`s captain Steffi-Martha Kuhn scored 22.
Both teams started very tense and made many mistakes. At the end of the first period, Germany was a bit luckier (25-23). However, Turkey showed their power right from the beginning of the second set with inspired setter Arelya Karasoy who connected very well with Ada Germen, Su Zent and Pelin Aroguz. The German side regained momentum only in the fourth set. The young West Europeans improved their defense work, but a 5-1 lead was not enough to worry the confident Turks. Sahin Catma’s team recovered quickly and cruised quite easily to its third consecutive win at 2013 CEV Youth Volleyball European Championship – Girls.
Turkey Head Coach Catma Sahin: “It’s already the third competition day. The players are getting a little bit tired. Germany started very aggressively, but we managed to counter them. I am happy with the way my team reacted. We have nine points now, and tomorrow is a day off. We will do our best to recover rapidly and prepare for the final stages.“
Germany head coach Jens Tietböhl: “We made some changes in the line-up what helped us to win the first set. Anyway, I must admit that the Turkish team played better technically and tactically.“
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