By: NBC Olympics
and last updated 2021-07-29 13:55:21-04
After winning its first two sets in dominant fashion, it appeared the U.S. womenâs volleyball team was set to cruise to yet another Olympic victory in Tokyo.
But then the tables turned. The U.S. blew its two-set lead before rebounding in nail-biting fifth-set tiebreaker to defeat Turkey 25-19,25-20, 17-25, 20-25, 15-12, in a match that took just over two hours.
We work so hard to be a collective group of 12,â American
Annie Drews told NBCâs Heather Cox. âAnd I really think that shows in these big moments. We take a big deep breath, we make eye contact and we play for each other.â
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U S women rebound in five sets to top Turkey
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