Hangzhou, China, July 3, 2023 – Uzbekistan earned the remaining berth in Pool A to Top 8 after a convincing 3-0 (25-11, 25-18, 25-22) triumph over Mongolia at China Textile City Sports Centre Gymnasium here on Monday morning.
Captain Absamatova Zebokhon chipped in with a match-high 14 points from 11 attacks and three blocks for the winning side. Shinejargal Khaliunaa and Altantogoo A. Amarbayasgalan contributed 12 points and 10 points respectively for Mongolia.
Mongolia started the first set with an ace before Uzbekistan swiftly took over the lead and widened the gap to 14-4. In spite of the inadequacy in height, Uzbekistan presented more flexibility in attack while their counterparts somehow failed to work out a feasible strategy to improve their receptions. It cost only 22 minutes for Uzbekistan to grab the first set 25-11.
The Uzbeks maintained the slight edge in the beginning of the second set until their comprehensive cooperation in offense facilitated them from 2-point (11-9) lead to a comfortable 25-18 win.
The third set witnessed more ups and downs on the side of Uzbekistan while Mongolia regrouped and performed more organized receptions. They came near to a hopeful comeback 17-19, thanks to their powerful attacks and solid blocking. However, the Uzbeks managed to hold the slight advantage to the very end of the match before Shagraeva Zamira finished it off 25-22.
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