IRAN TOO STRONG FOR KUWAIT TO MAINTAIN INVINCIBLE RUN IN 14TH ASIAN MEN’S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

IRAN TOO STRONG FOR KUWAIT TO MAINTAIN INVINCIBLE RUN IN 14TH ASIAN MEN’S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

Tehran, Iran, August 17, 2022 – Indomitable Iran grabbed two successive victories in the 14th Asian Men’s U18 Volleyball Championship after demolishing Kuwait in dominant straight sets  25-12, 25-21, 25-13 at the Federation Hall on Wednesday.

After the straight-set win against China the previous day, Iran remained in aggressive form in this comfortable-looking match against Kuwait.

Iran, reigning and seven-time champions, were working in complete harmony, penetrating the Kuwaiti defence with aggressive attacks and stuff blocks to claim the first two sets 25-12, 25-21.

Kuwait tried to hit back to revive their fortunes in the third set, but the Iranian defence still proved impenetrable, allowing the rivals scoring difficulties. The well-established Iranians held firm and fought hard to eventually capture the set 25-13 for straight-set win.

Mohammad Reza Alejalil emerged as Iran’s topscorer in this match with 15 points, while Ahmad Alhamdan led Kuwait with 6 points.

Iran, the only team which have yet lost a single set to their respective rivals, will next challenge Chinese Taipei, with Kuwait going up against China.

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