Slovenia defeated Türkiye 3-0 (25-21, 35-33, 39-37) in the first quarter-final of the Men's VNL 2026 in Ningbo to qualify for the semi-finals.
The match lasted over two hours, featuring extremely tight sets. The first set ended 25-21 in Slovenia's favor, but the second and third were genuine point-for-point battles, with Türkiye coming close to winning both but unable to convert.
The 39-37 score in the third set is among the highest in VNL history, testament to the balance and quality of the match. Slovenia showed remarkable composure in the crucial moments, saving numerous set points against Türkiye.
