{"id":140123,"date":"2025-05-11T14:14:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-11T14:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=140123"},"modified":"2025-05-11T14:15:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T14:15:03","slug":"suntory-sunbirds-osaka-bluteon-al-rayyan-and-foolad-sirjan-iranian-claim-opening-day-wins-at-inaugural-avc-mens-champions-league","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/suntory-sunbirds-osaka-bluteon-al-rayyan-and-foolad-sirjan-iranian-claim-opening-day-wins-at-inaugural-avc-mens-champions-league\/","title":{"rendered":"SUNTORY SUNBIRDS, OSAKA BLUTEON, AL-RAYYAN, AND FOOLAD SIRJAN IRANIAN CLAIM OPENING-DAY WINS AT INAUGURAL AVC MEN\u2019S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p>Osaka, Japan, May 11, 2025 \u2013 Host teams Suntory Sunbirds and Osaka Bluteon, along with Qatar\u2019s Al-Rayyan Sports Club, made emphatic statements with straight-set victories on the opening day of the inaugural AVC Men\u2019s Champions League at the Panasonic Arena on Sunday, while Iran\u2019s Foolad Sirjan Iranian were forced to dig deep in a thrilling five-set win over Thailand\u2019s Nakhon Ratchasima Qmin C VC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunbirds and Bluteon Shine on Home Soil<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140137\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_058-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_058-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_058-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_058-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_058-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_058-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_058-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_058-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_058-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_058-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_058-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_058-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_058-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Japan\u2019s newly crowned SV.League champions, Suntory Sunbirds, opened their Pool A campaign in dominant fashion, sweeping Australia\u2019s Queensland Pirates 3-0 (25-12, 25-16, 25-18).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140138\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_063-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_063-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_063-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_063-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_063-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_063-1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_063-1-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_063-1-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_063-1-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_063-1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_063-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_063-1-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_SUN_JPNA_vs_PIR_AUS_063-1-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Towering Russian star Dmitriy Muserskiy led the charge with 13 points, including 10 kills, 2 blocks, and an ace. Support came from Kotaro Kai and Ran Takahashi, who added 9 and 8 points respectively. The Pirates struggled to gain momentum, with Bradley Sting managing a team-high 8 points.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140139\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_073-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_073-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_073-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_073-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_073-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_073-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_073-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_073-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_073-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_073-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_073-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_073-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_073-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In Pool B, Osaka Bluteon also delivered a clinical performance, delighting the home crowd with a 25-11, 25-21, 25-21 win over the Philippines\u2019 Cignal HD Spikers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140129\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_013-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_013-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_013-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_013-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_013-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_013-1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_013-1-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_013-1-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_013-1-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_013-1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_013-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_013-1-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_OBT_JPNB_vs_CHD_PHI_013-1-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yuji Nishida starred with 13 points (11 attacks, 1 block, 1 ace), while Shoma Tomita and Lopez Castro Miguel \u00c1ngel contributed 12 apiece. Despite moments of resistance, Cignal HD\u2019s top scorer Marck Espejo was limited to just 9 points in the loss.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Al-Rayyan Cruise Past Muharraq<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140133\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_014-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_014-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_014-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_014-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_014-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_014-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_014-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_014-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_014-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_014-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_014-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_014-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_014-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In Pool D action, Al-Rayyan Sports Club of Qatar bounced back from a slow start in the opening set to overpower Bahrain\u2019s Muharraq Club in straight sets (25-22, 25-17, 25-18).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140131\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_050-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_050-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_050-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_050-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_050-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_050-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_050-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_050-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_050-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_050-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_050-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_050-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_RSC_QAT_vs_MUH_BRN_050-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dutch star Abdel-Aziz Nimir led the way with 16 points (14 attacks, 2 blocks), while Jacob Link provided 13 points for Muharraq, including 12 from attacks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Foolad Sirjan Survive Five-Set Thriller<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140125\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_019-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_019-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_019-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_019-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_019-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_019-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_019-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_019-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_019-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_019-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_019-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_019-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_019-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Two-time Asian Club champions Foolad Sirjan Iranian faced a stern test in Pool C against a spirited Nakhon Ratchasima Qmin C VC side. After taking the opening set, Foolad found themselves locked in a back-and-forth battle as the Thai team rallied to force a decisive fifth set.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140127\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_040-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_040-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_040-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_040-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_040-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_040-1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_040-1-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_040-1-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_040-1-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_040-1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_040-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_040-1-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_040-1-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Led by Amirhossein Esfandiar, who delivered a match-high 25 points (21 kills, 3 aces, 1 block), and Ali Hijipour Moghadam Faroji, who added 24 points, the Iranians ultimately prevailed 15-11 in the decider. Olympic gold medalist Earvin N\u2019Gapeth and Cuban star Concepcion Rojas Javier Octavio also made key contributions for the Iranian side. Tamiraa Khangal led Nakhon Ratchasima with 21 points (19 attacks, 1 block, 1 ace).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140045\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_030-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_030-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_030-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_030-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_030-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_030-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_030-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_030-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_030-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_030-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_030-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_030-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/001_FSI_IRIvs_NMQ_THA_030-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After Day 1 action, Suntory Sunbirds and Osaka Bluteon led Pool A and Pool B with 3 points from straight-set wins. Foolad Sirjan Iranian went atop Pool C with 2 points, while Nakhon Ratchasima came in second with one point. Al-Rayyan Sports Club topped Pool D with 3 points.<\/p>\n<p>On Monday, Nakhon Ratchasima Qmin C VC of Thailand will play a must-win match against Taichung Bank of Chinese Taipei in Pool C, starting at 10.05 local time. Vietnam\u2019s Sport Training Center3 will face Bahrain\u2019s Muharraq in Pool D at 12.35, Queensland Pirates take on Aqtobe from Kazakhstan in Pool A and Osaka Bluteon go up against Shanghai Bright Men\u2019s Volleyball Club of China in Pool B at 19.05.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Click the link below for match schedule, results and photos<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/2025-avc-mens-champions-league\/\">https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/2025-avc-mens-champions-league\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>QUICK LINKS<\/p>\n<p>AVC Website: click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.asianvolleyball.net\/\">www.asianvolleyball.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Facebook: click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AsianVolleyballConfederation\">www.Facebook.com\/AsianVolleyballConfederation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Twitter: click: <a 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