U16 National teams of Bulgaria and Turkiye recorded victories on the second day of the Tournament. For Bulgaria, this is their second win, while Turkiye claimed their first triumph after resting on the first day. Greece had a day off.
The first match in Alanya was thrilling, with Bulgaria defeating Serbia after five sets, 3:2 (23:25, 26:24, 21:25, 25:16, 15:10). Ivaylo Kolev was the standout player for the Bulgarian team with 24 points, while Kirastin Ilov added 16 points. On the Serbian side, Strahinja Sekulić shone with 26 points, followed by Kosta Tančić with 16, Uroš Marodić with 13, and Strahinja Marković with one point less.
The host team, Turkiye, was better than Romania 3:0 (25:20, 25:16, 25:23). For the Turkish team, the best was Atilla Selim Kose with 16 points, 11 were won Kubilay Demir and Altan Aras. For Romanian team Matei Constantin Mihaila won 14.
On the third day, Greece will face Bulgaria, while Turkiye will play against Serbia. The Romanian team will have a break.
MATCH SCHEDULE:
ALANYA Belediyespor
Friday, 17th January
Bulgaria – Greece (17.30h)
Turkiye – Serbia (20h)
