Dominican Republic defeated Czechia 3–1 in the Playoff 9–16 – Final Round of the FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship 2026 on 15 August 2026 in Santiago, Chile.
The Dominican Republic won the first three sets 25–22, 25–22 and 25–23 before Czechia responded with a 25–15 victory in the fourth.
The opening set was closely contested, but the Dominican Republic held its advantage to win 25–22. The second set followed a similar pattern, with the Dominican side again edging Czechia 25–22.
Czechia pushed harder in the third set, reaching 23 points, but the Dominican Republic remained in control and closed out the set 25–23 to take a 3–0 lead.
With the match already decided, Czechia produced its strongest performance in the fourth set. They pulled away from the Dominican Republic and won 25–15, but the three-set deficit meant the Dominican Republic secured the overall 3–1 victory.
Standout Performances
- Dominican Republic: Defeated Czechia 3–1.
- Czechia: Won the fourth set but could not overturn the 3–0 deficit.
- Round: Playoff 9–16 – Final Round.
- Result: Dominican Republic won in four sets.
Turning Point
The third set was decisive. Czechia pushed the Dominican Republic to 23 points, but the Dominican side closed it out 25–23 to establish a 3–0 lead before Czechia won the fourth 25–15.
Match Statistics
- Tournament: FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship 2026
- Category: Women’s U17
- Round: Playoff 9–16 – Final Round
- Match: #79
- Date: 15 August 2026
- Location: Santiago, Chile
- Winner: Dominican Republic
- Runner-up: Czechia
- Match Score: Dominican Republic 3–1 Czechia
- Set Scores: 25–22, 25–22, 25–23, 15–25