Canada suffered their first loss at the world men’s volleyball championship when they were defeated 3-0 by Turkey. The set scores were 21-25, 16-25, and 25-27, positioning Turkey (3-0) ahead of Canada (2-1) in the Pool G standings. Canada’s head coach Dan Lewis expressed disappointment, acknowledging Turkey’s strong performance in challenging situations and solid defense.
In terms of statistics, Turkey outperformed Canada in attack with a score of 43-28 and made fewer unforced errors, committing 19 compared to Canada’s 24. Although both teams had seven blocking points each, Canada secured eight aces while Turkey managed three.
Despite the loss, Canadian players like Sharone Vernon-Evans, Fynn McCarthy, and Nicholas Hoag contributed significantly to the team’s scoring. Lewis highlighted the team’s shortcomings in ball retrieval and overall attack efficiency during the match.
Both Canada and Turkey had already secured spots in the Round of 16 before the game. Canada is set to face top-ranked Poland (3-0) next, with the losing team facing elimination.