Türkiye booked their place in the 2026 Women’s European Volleyball Championship final with a convincing 3-0 win over Serbia in Istanbul.
The hosts prevailed 25-20, 25-19, 25-20 at Sinan Erdem Arena, with Melissa Vargas leading the way on 18 points. Eda Erdem and Zehra Gunes added 11 points each. Türkiye took control late in the opening set after an even start, finishing strongly to win 25-20. Serbia briefly recovered in the second and drew level at 12-12, but the hosts quickly regained the initiative and pulled away for a 25-19 victory.
The third set followed a similar pattern, with Türkiye racing into an early lead and keeping Serbia under pressure. Tijana Bosković, Serbia’s biggest attacking threat, struggled to make her usual impact as Türkiye moved steadily toward the final. Serbia cut the deficit to 20-17 late in the set, but Vargas helped Türkiye reach match point before a Serbian attack hit the antenna to end the contest.
Türkiye was stronger in most key areas, recording six aces to Serbia’s none and winning the blocking battle 10-7. They also made fewer errors and posted better reception numbers.
Bosković finished with 12 points for Serbia, while Aleksandra Uzelac scored 11.
Türkiye 3-0 Serbia (25-20, 25-19, 25-20)
