Canada’s women’s volleyball team fell 3-2 (22-25, 25-13, 21-25, 25-22, 18-16) to Belgium in Volleyball Nations League action on Sunday in Istanbul.
The Canadians were ahead 2-1 before Belgium stormed back to win the final two sets.
Hilary Johnson led Canada with 21 points, including five blocks.
VNL rookie Anna Smrek followed with 19 points, with four blocks and two aces.
Belgium defeats Canada in women’s VNL Nations League action 22-25, 25-13, 21-25, 25-22, 18-16 Sunday at Istanbul, Turkey.
Canada earned more points from blocks (17-10) and aces (6-5). However, Belgium held the advantage in attack points (70-57) and surrendered fewer points to errors (21-26).
It was Belgium’s second straight win, climbing to 13th in the VNL standings at 3-5. Canada (2-6), meanwhile, is 15th.
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Watch Canada face Belgium in FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League action from Istanbul.
Canada roster
- Jessica Andrews — Guelph, Ont.
- Lucy Borowski — Vancouver
- Abby Guezen — Sherwood Park, Alta.
- Hilary Johnson — Calgary
- Kacey Jost — St. Albert, Alta.
- Emily Maglio — Coquitlam, B.C.
- Andrea Mitrovic — Mississauga, Ont.
- Julia Murmann — Toronto
- Brie O’Reilly — Langley, B.C.
- Quinn Pelland — Wanham, Alta.
- Anna Smrek — Welland, Ont.
- Raya Surinx — Winnipeg
- Nyadholi Thokbuom — Calgary
- Kiera Van Ryk — Surrey, B.C.
- Delaney Watson — St. Jacobs, Ont.
- Jazmine White — Oshawa, Ont.
