Korea defeated the Dominican Republic 3–1 in the Pool D Preliminary Phase of the FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship 2026 on 10 August 2026 in Los Andes, Chile.
Korea won three of the four sets, recording scores of 25–18, 21–25, 25–19 and 25–17. The result gave Korea a four-set victory after the Dominican Republic managed to level the match during the second set.
Korea started the match strongly. The Korean side took the opening set 25–18, establishing an early advantage. The Dominican Republic was unable to keep pace with Korea through the first set, leaving Korea one set ahead.
The Dominican Republic responded in the second set. The match became more competitive, with the Dominican side improving its scoring and eventually winning 25–21. The result levelled the contest at one set apiece and gave the Dominican Republic an opportunity to take control.
Korea answered in the third set. The Korean side regained the lead by winning 25–19, putting Korea one set away from securing the match. The Dominican Republic again remained competitive but could not prevent Korea from taking the third set.
The fourth set provided Korea with the opportunity to finish the contest. Korea maintained its advantage and reached 25 points first, winning 25–17. That completed the 3–1 victory and ended the match without requiring a fifth set.
Standout Performances
Korea’s ability to recover immediately after losing the second set was central to the result. After the Dominican Republic levelled the match at 1–1, Korea won the third and fourth sets consecutively.
The Dominican Republic’s strongest period came in the second set, when it reversed the opening-set result and secured a 25–21 win.
The final two sets ultimately decided the match. Korea won the third 25–19 before closing out the fourth 25–17.
Turning Point
The third set represented the key stage of the match. With the score tied at one set apiece, Korea needed to regain its advantage. The Korean side secured the third set 25–19, moving within one set of victory.
Korea then carried that momentum into the fourth set and completed the match with a 25–17 win.
Match Statistics
- Tournament: FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship 2026
- Category: Women’s U17
- Stage: Preliminary Phase
- Pool: Pool D
- Match: #40
- Date: 10 August 2026
- Location: Los Andes, Chile
- Winner: Korea
- Runner-up: Dominican Republic
- Match Score: Korea 3–1 Dominican Republic
- Set Scores: 25–18, 21–25, 25–19, 25–17
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