Lise van Hecke's performance wasn't enough against Turkey's balanced team work
Kaliningrad, Russia, June 9, 2016 - Turkish coach Ferhat Akbas describes match against Belgium, won by his team 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 26-24), as a great experience and a proof that his young squad can work well together.
Turkey coach Ferhat Akbas: It was a very good experience for us, which shows that our young team played well together. Today it was very important for us to win, because we lost the match last year.
Belgium coach Gert Vande Broek: 3:0 is a big disappointment for us. We have only seven points difference in total, but it is a straight set loss. We made many mistakes and we have to blame ourself for that with no excuses. Tomorrow is another game. We have just started Grand Prix, so now we have five difficult matches against teams who will be playing in Olympic Games.
Turkey's Polen Uslupehlivan: Today we played very good. We won three sets, because we served and received better than our opponent.
Belgium captain Charlotte Leys: Today I am very disappointed to lose to Turkey. I think we have to show more aggressive style of play. Tonight we should come together and figure out something else. It's not about motivation, but to find a solution in defence and block.