The National Women's Volleyball Team defeated Serbia 3-0 and advanced to the CEV European Championship final.

The National Women's Volleyball Team managed to destroy Serbia with a score of 3-0 in the semi-finals of the Trendyol 2026 CEV European Championship, of which it was the last champion, and get its name into the final. The Sultans of the Net, who took to the court at Sinan Erdem Sports Hall with the great support of the fans, gave their opponent no respite, having lost only 2 sets in 7 matches in the tournament until yesterday, with their superiority in both attack and defense. Winning the first set 25-20 with the successful performance of Eda Erdem and Melissa Vargas, the Crescent-Stars started the second set well. Although the opponent tried to hold on to the match in this part, the Nationals did not give any opportunity and finished the second set ahead 25-19. With the support of the fans, the Sultans won the third set 25-20 as the Serbians lost control and left the match 3-0.

WE ARE HERE TO WRITE AN EPIC

Our National Women's Volleyball Team, which attracted attention with its effective performance throughout the TOURNAMENT, reached the finals for the 2nd time in a row and the 4th time in total. Sultans, who aim to reach the cup once again in the European Championship, this time in front of their own fans, will take to the court to make an epic against Italy today at 19.00. The fight is on TRT 1.

THIS PRIDE BELONGS TO ALL OF US

Captain Eda Erdem, who showed their difference once again in the semi-finals with their great game, stated that they wanted to lift the cup in Istanbul and said: "I am very happy and proud. We are having a very good tournament. It is very enjoyable to play at home in Istanbul. The stands were very good in this match. The pressure on the opponent is very important. Our audience achieved this. We broke the opponent's resistance, especially with the blocks. We made very few mistakes. We prepared very well for the match. This pride belongs to all of us."

WHO CAN KEEP VARGAS!

Türkiye's star Melissa Vargas also left her mark on yesterday's match. Vargas, who was the top scorer in the match with 18 points, reached 167 points in total in the tournament.

THE MAYOR HAD DECLARED: HE SHOULD NOT LOOK FOR A JOB HERE!

Turkish Volleyball Federation President Mehmet Akif Üstündağ's post-match target was Serbian Head Coach Zoran Terzic: "You are making money from this country. You are investing in this country, and there will be no one left that you will not interfere with by making an effort to take part in this country's national team and clubs. But today, in front of the fans who have loved you in the past, I am saying to the coach of the opposing team that he should not look for a job in Türkiye from now on because of these provocative moves and betrayal he made here. I am speaking for the first time. What was it? Sir, no, it was a recruitment... I wonder if Boskovic is a Serbian? I wonder where Kurtagic is from? And if Vargas still had a Serbian passport on the last night, why did you have a Serbian passport?

TERZIC TRIED TO STRETCH

Before the match, Serbian Head Coach Zoran Terzic said, "If Turkey had only played with Turkish players, there would be no problem. Before, it was unimaginable to have more than one recruited player, now the Turks have two, soon there may be three, four... or even the entire squad," and Serbian Head Coach Zoran Terzic did everything to make the match tense. The Serbian coach, who constantly objected, was punished with a yellow card when he prolonged his objections.

WE DESERVE THIS VICTORY

Daniele Santarelli, the head coach of the Sultans of the Net, stated that he was very pleased with the game and that they wanted the cup: "I think we reflected everything we wanted on the field, especially in technical terms. We established a very good block-defense system, we served very well and as a result, we played a very good game. Absolutely, the Turkish fans, my team and everyone in this federation deserved this victory."

ANALYSIS

Murat ÖZBOSTAN