Germany takes tiebreaker in win over Canada at women's Volleyball Nations League

Canada twice gave up a one-set lead in a 3-2 loss to Germany on Wednesday to kick off Week 3 of Volleyball Nations League women's action.

Canadians twice concede 1-set lead in 3-2 loss

Canadian women’s opposite hitter Abby Guezen bumps the ball during Volleyball Nations League action against South Korea on June 18, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Canada's Abby Guezen, seen during a match in June, recorded 15 points against Germany on Wednesday, including two aces. (Courtesy Volleyball World)

Canada twice gave up a one-set lead in a 3-2 loss to Germany on Wednesday to kick off Week 3 of Volleyball Nations League women's action.

Set scores were 24-26, 25-20, 23-25, 25-23, 15-13.

Anna Smrek led Canada with 20 points, followed by middle blocker Nyadholi Thokbuom (16 points) and Abby Guezen (15, including two aces.)

German outside hitter Lina Alsmeier led all scoring with 26 points.

WATCH | Canadian women's team edged by Germany in 5-set defeat:

Canadian women fall in 5 sets to Germany in Volleyball Nations League

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Canadian women fall short against Germany 24-26, 25-20, 23-25, 25-23, 15-13 in FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League action from Arlington.

The two sides tied in attack points (66-66), blocking points (9-9) and aces (6-6). Germany outscored Canada 31-26 in points from opponent errors.

Germany is currently in sixth in the 18-team standings with five wins Canada is 15th with two wins that came in week one of competition.

"The girls trained very hard for this match, and they played a very good match against a very strong opponent," said Canadian head coach Giovanni Guidetti.

"Just in this kind of match when the point difference is so tight, the team with the most experience wins. Germany has a lot of experience, and they managed certain moments better than us. But we are improving a lot and I'm really proud of the girls."

Canada next plays China on Friday.

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