Croatia defeated Czechia 3–0 in the Round of 16 – Final Round at the FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship 2026 on 13 August 2026 in Santiago, Chile.
Croatia won all three sets, recording scores of 25–21, 25–21 and 25–19.
The Croatian side took control in the opening set and held off Czechia to win 25–21. Croatia maintained its advantage in the second set, again finishing 25–21 to move within one set of victory.
Czechia needed to win the third set to extend the match, but Croatia remained in control and closed it out 25–19, completing the straight-set victory.
The result sent Croatia through to the next stage of the tournament.
Standout Performances
- Croatia: Defeated Czechia 3–0.
- Czechia: Remained competitive in the first two sets but could not force a fourth set.
- Round: Round of 16 – Final Round.
- Result: Croatia won in straight sets.
Turning Point
The first two sets were decisive. Croatia won both by the same 25–21 scoreline, creating a 2–0 lead before finishing the match 25–19 in the third.
Match Statistics
- Tournament: FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship 2026
- Category: Women’s U17
- Round: Round of 16 – Final Round
- Date: 13 August 2026
- Location: Santiago, Chile
- Winner: Croatia
- Runner-up: Czechia
- Match Score: Croatia 3–0 Czechia
- Set Scores: 25–21, 25–21, 25–19