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Text: Moon Begonia
Edited by Yue Haitang
Preface:
Who will have the last laugh at the Paris Olympics?
On August 1, 2024, the women's volleyball group stage of the Paris Olympics is in full swing.
In the second round of Group C, the two favourites met in a narrow way.
Turkey women's volleyball team and Dominican women's volleyball team, who can have the last laugh in this crucial battle, and who will be in danger?
Losing the first game, Turkey suffered Waterloo
At the beginning of the game, the Dominican women's volleyball team showed strong attack power and fierce momentum.
Their smashes were like bamboos, the speed and power of the ball, and they broke Turkey's vulnerable passes again and again.
On the other hand, on the Turkey side, except for the main attacker Vargas who can cut a few points, the other offensive points seem to be sleepwalking, and it is difficult to give strong assistance.
Turkey's secondary offensive line has been sluggish, with lackluster blocking and attacking.
The scheduling of the setter Shasin was also slightly chaotic, and it was difficult to effectively organize the attack.
They trailed 16-23 in the first game.
Although Vargas turned the tide and scored consecutive points to continue the team's life, the hole dug in the early stage was too deep, and in the end Turkey lost the first game 21-25, and the atmosphere on the court was solemn.
Vargas stepped up and Turkey gradually found its rhythm
The wind of the general is indispensable, and the more critical the moment, the more the core players need to step up.
In the second game, Vargas became a sharp weapon and a needle for Turkey's counteroffensive.
Whether it's a back-row attack or a front-row fastball, she can land steadily, smash the ball steadily into the opponent's court, and score consecutive points to help the team extend its advantage and rekindle the hope of victory.
Other players in Turkey seem to have been inspired by Vargas and gradually found their rhythm in the game.
The secondary attack Ida frequently made contributions in the blocking net, building an iron wall for the team; The scheduling of the setter Shahin is also getting smoother and smoother, and the ball is getting more and more comfortable.
With the combined efforts of the whole team, Turkey easily pulled back a game 25-18 and the situation began to turn in their favor.
Santarelli and the Twin Towers of the Bureau joined forces to make Turkey another city
In the third game, Turkey continued its good form in the previous game and played well.
It is worth mentioning that the deputy attack Santarelli and the receiving bureau Nesh have become Turkey's "twin towers" and have frequently made contributions on the Internet.
They either block the net straight and win opportunities for the attack; Or counterattack with back flights, score directly, and become the nemesis of the Dominican attack.
The Dominican Republic, on the other hand, is in a bitter battle, struggling to cope with Turkey's full-scale offensive.
Although setter Martinez played well in the middle game and gave the team a little respite, it was difficult to fight against Turkey's overall and united defense alone.
In the end, after a powerful smash from Vargas, Turkey won 25-22 and took a 2-1 lead, and the balance of victory began to tip in their favor.
Riding the dust, Turkey won the fourth game lightly
Victory was in sight, and Turkey did not give its opponents any respite, did not let up in the slightest.
In the fourth game, they led 11-4 at the beginning and firmly controlled the rhythm of the court.
Although Dominica has stubbornly responded to the war and tried to close the gap, it is difficult to get close to each other and shake Turkey's advantage.
Turkey's offensive is raging like a tide, wave after wave.
The Dominican defense line collapsed like scattered sand, and its strength was insufficient.
In the end, Turkey won the winning game 25-15, thus defeating Dominica 3-1 on aggregate, and happy to win two in a row! On the field, the Turk girls hugged each other excitedly to celebrate this hard-won victory.
The technology is superior, and Turkey's data is superior
From the point of view of technical statistics, Turkey has the advantage in all aspects, which can be called a complete victory.
Offensively, they crushed their opponents 60-49 and their attack efficiency was much higher than that of the Dominicans; In terms of blocking, he led 11-6 and made great contributions to the defense; In terms of serve, he dominated 9-4 and scored directly many times; In terms of turnovers, it is 16-21 less, and its own stability is better.
With such a comprehensive technical advantage, Turkey won this game without reason and deservedly.
Vargas even handed over a dazzling statistic: 46 deductions, 26 shots, 2 blocks, 3 shots, and a game-high 31 points! She deserves to be the absolute core of the team, an ace with both offense and defense!
Ahead of schedule, Turkey cheered
With this victory, Turkey won two consecutive wins in the group stage and secured the top two of Group C with five points.
Even with one game to come, they have already secured a place in the quarter-finals.
In this regard, the whole of Turkey cheered, and the coaches and players had bright smiles on their faces.
At the same time, Dominica could not hide her sense of loss, and her brows were full of sorrow.
They lost both battles and only accumulated a pitiful 0 points.
If you want to qualify, it is not easy.
The only theory is that Japan in the same group lost 0-3 to Brazil, Netherlands lost to Italy, and they beat Netherlands 3-0.
But with such a favorable time and place, how easy is it to say?
The situation in Group C is confusing
At present, Italy and Turkey are basically locked in the top two of Group C, and their overall strength is the most prominent.
If Japan cannot get one point from Brazil, it will be out of the tournament early, which is embarrassing.
At that time, Netherlands and Dominica will talk directly to fight for the final place in the round of 16.
However, given that Netherlands and Dominican Republic both lost 3-0 to Turkey, the true level of the two teams has been revealed.
Barring any surprises, Netherlands will finish third in their group and compete with the other group runners-up for a place in the last eight.
Of course, anything can happen on the pitch, and no one can say for sure whether Netherlands can pull off an upset, everything is possible.
Epilogue:
Of course, as we all know, the women's volleyball game has always been variable and exciting.
At this point in time, it is difficult to predict who will lift the trophy at the Paris Olympics.
And as a fan, what you can do is to continue to pay attention to their game, cheer for them, and give them the most sincere support.
Let's witness together who can have the last laugh at the Paris Olympics and lift the golden championship trophy!
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