Foolad Sirjan in thrilling battle in opposition to Al-Rayyan Sports activities Membership
Yazd, Iran, September 10, 2024 – Because the pool preliminaries come to an thrilling conclusion on the 2024 Asian Males’s Membership Volleyball Championship, host golf equipment Shahdab Yazd and Foolad Sirjan Iranian prime Swimming pools A and B, respectively and now transfer into the quarterfinals on September 12, when the competitors is about to warmth up as groups battle for the celebrated title.
Thrilling Pool Preliminaries: Day Highlights
One of many standout matches of the day was between Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi of Indonesia and Pavlodar Volleyball Membership of Kazakhstan. Each groups entered the match with one win and one loss of their pool and had been decided to enhance their rankings. The Indonesian membership displayed a commanding efficiency, successful 3-1 (25-17, 25-20, 17-25, 25-22) and securing second place in Pool A with two wins and 6 factors.
Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi will now face Al-Rayyan Sports activities Membership of Qatar, the third-placed workforce from Pool B, within the quarterfinals.
Head coach Reidel Alfonso Gonzales of Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi was happy along with his workforce’s efficiency, particularly as they’re nonetheless adjusting to the presence of international stars, Earvin Ngapeth and Jean Patry.
“We’re nonetheless looking for one of the best workforce composition, however I’m pleased with how we fought again to win. We performed properly within the first two units, misplaced focus within the third, however got here again sturdy within the fourth to safe victory.”
In the meantime, Pavlodar Volleyball Membership will go up in opposition to Kam Air of Afghanistan within the quarterfinals. Regardless of Pavlodar’s sturdy third-set efficiency, they may not keep momentum and had been in the end overpowered by Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi.
Sergei Gribov, head coach of Pavlodar Volleyball Membership, commented, “We misplaced the primary two units, and within the third, we tried to play on the degree of Jakarta’s Olympic stars, however it was tough. We gave a very good combat, however in the long run, we couldn’t keep our rhythm.”
Earvin Ngapeth, the French volleyball famous person taking part in for Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi, acknowledged the workforce’s challenges: “We performed properly within the first two units, however the opponents made sturdy changes within the third set. It was powerful, however we discovered our coordination once more and managed to shut the sport. I’m glad we superior, however the actual competitors begins from now.”
Kam Air’s Rise in Pool B
Kam Air, Afghanistan’s consultant within the championship, secured their spot because the second-ranked workforce in Pool B after a commanding 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-18) victory over Iraq’s Fuel Al-Janoob. The Afghan membership’s fast enchancment was evident all through the match, as they dominated their Iraqi opponents to safe their first win.
Hamid Movahedi, head coach of Kam Air, expressed his delight in his workforce’s progress: “Our workforce have been exhibiting higher efficiency with every recreation, regardless of restricted preparation. We didn’t have the luxurious of working towards a lot or taking part in preparatory matches, however the workforce are rising stronger with each recreation. I’m pleased with the Afghan gamers and their preventing spirit.”
Fuel Al-Janoob’s head coach, Alaa Khalaf, acknowledged his workforce’s shortcomings: “That is the primary time Iraq have misplaced to Afghanistan in volleyball, and I respect them for his or her effort. Nevertheless, our gamers had been fatigued, and one among our key defenders was injured. Sadly, my gamers weren’t as targeted as they need to have been.”
Fuel Al-Janoob, now the fourth-placed workforce in Pool B, will face the match hosts Shahdab Yazd in what guarantees to be a tricky quarterfinal match.
Shahdab Yazd Soars to Prime of Pool A
Host membership Shahdab Yazd placed on a stellar efficiency, defeating Kuwait Sporting Membership 3-0 (25-22, 25-11, 25-20) in entrance of a packed home of 6,000 enthusiastic followers at Shahediyeh Corridor.
The victory ensures Shahdab Yazd to complete atop Pool A with 9 factors from three consecutive wins, advancing to the quarterfinals with confidence.
Shahdab’s head coach, Rahman Mohammadirad, praised his workforce and the followers: “Congratulations to our unbelievable supporters. We completed the preliminaries with none losses, and now we’re targeted on the quarterfinals.
“We gave a few of our youthful gamers an opportunity as we speak, and so they carried out properly. The following recreation might be a tricky problem, however we’re right here to make our followers proud. We’ll be preventing with all our power to win the championship.”
Shahdab’s opponents within the quarterfinals, Fuel Al-Janoob, might want to regroup rapidly in the event that they hope to problem the hosts.
Foolad Sirjan Full Pool B Domination
Foolad Sirjan Iranian, the opposite host membership, maintained their dominance in Pool B with a 3-0 (25-18, 25-16, 25-23) victory over Al-Rayyan Sports activities Membership of Qatar. With three wins and 9 factors, Foolad Sirjan prime Pool B and advance to the quarterfinals, the place they are going to face Kuwait Sporting Membership.
Head coach Behrouz Ataei was happy with the end result however highlighted the problem posed by Al-Rayyan: “We knew that Al-Rayyan had been a robust opponent, and we revered them by taking part in with full power. It was vital to not give away any units, because it might have impacted the standings.
“Our gamers carried out properly, however sadly, one among our key gamers, Seyed Mohammad Mousavi, was injured. He possible gained’t be capable of practice for 3 days and should miss the quarterfinal match.”
Al-Rayyan’s head coach, Morad Sennoun, acknowledged his workforce’s effort: “We didn’t begin properly, however we performed a very good recreation within the third set. If we are able to replicate that efficiency in opposition to Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi, we’ll have an opportunity to win. It’s going to be a tricky recreation, however we’re prepared for the problem.”
With the pool preliminaries accomplished, groups could have a relaxation day on Wednesday, September 11 earlier than the quarterfinals start the next day.
MATCH SCHEDULE
QUARTERFINALS
September 12
1100am: Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi (INA) vs Al-Rayyan Sports activities Membership (QAT)
1400pm: Kam Air (AFG) vs Pavlodar Volleyball Membership (KAZ)
1700pm: Shahdab Yazd (IRI) vs Fuel Al Janoob (IRQ)
2000pm: Foolad Sirjan Iranian (IRI) vs Kuwait Sporting Membership (KUW)
MATCH RESULTS
September 10
Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi (INA) b Pavlodar Volleyball Membership (KAZ) 3-1 (25-17, 25-20, 17-25, 25-22)
Kam Air (AFG) b Fuel Al-Janoob (IRQ) 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-18)
Shahdab Yazd (IRI) b Kuwait Sporting Membership (KUW) 3-0 (25-22, 25-11, 25-20)
Foolad Sirjan Iranian (IRI) defeated Al-Rayyan Sports activities Membership (QAT) 3-0 (25-18, 25-16, 25-23)
POOL STANDINGS
Pool A
1. Shahdab Yazd (IRI)
2. Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi (INA)
3. Pavlodar Volleyball Membership (KAZ)
4. Kuwait Sporting Membership (KUW)
Pool B
1. Foolad Sirjan Iranian (IRI)
2. Kam Air (AFG)
3. Al-Rayyan Sports activities Membership (QAT)
4. Fuel Al-Janoob (IRQ)
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