Chinese Taipei defeated Thailand 3–2 in the Quarter-finals – Final Round of the FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship 2026 in Santiago, Chile.
The quarter-final went the full five sets, with both teams producing strong spells before Chinese Taipei secured the deciding set. The set scores were 15–25, 26–24, 29–27, 22–25 and 15–7.
Thailand made the stronger start to the contest, taking the opening set 25–15. Chinese Taipei struggled to match Thailand’s scoring in the first set, leaving Thailand with an early 1–0 advantage.
Chinese Taipei responded in the second set. The contest became much closer, with the set extending beyond the standard 25-point winning mark. Chinese Taipei eventually secured the required two-point margin, winning 26–24 to level the match at one set apiece.
The third set was even tighter. Both sides pushed the score beyond 25 points, creating another extended set. Chinese Taipei again managed to close out the contest, winning 29–27 and moving ahead 2–1.
Thailand refused to let the match end in four sets. The Thai side regained control in the fourth set and won 25–22, bringing the match level at 2–2 and forcing a deciding fifth set.
The final set produced a clear advantage for Chinese Taipei. After the first four sets had been closely contested, Chinese Taipei pulled away and secured a 15–7 victory. The result completed the five-set comeback and sent Chinese Taipei through after a 3–2 quarter-final victory.
Standout Performances
Chinese Taipei’s ability to win the two extended sets was central to the result. After losing the opening set, Chinese Taipei secured the second 26–24 and third 29–27, taking a 2–1 lead.
Thailand responded by winning the fourth set 25–22, demonstrating its ability to recover and force the deciding game.
The fifth set ultimately separated the teams. Chinese Taipei won it 15–7, providing the clearest set margin of the match after four competitive sets.
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Turning Point
The third set was a major turning point. Chinese Taipei won the extended game 29–27, taking a 2–1 lead after Thailand had won the opening set.
Thailand then forced a deciding set by taking the fourth 25–22, but Chinese Taipei responded decisively in the fifth and won 15–7.
Match Statistics
- Tournament: FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship 2026
- Category: Women’s U17
- Round: Quarter-finals – Final Round
- Match: #82
- Location: Santiago, Chile
- Winner: Chinese Taipei
- Runner-up: Thailand
- Match Score: Chinese Taipei 3–2 Thailand
- Set Scores: 15–25, 26–24, 29–27, 22–25, 15–7
- Result: Chinese Taipei advanced.