{"id":140261,"date":"2025-05-12T09:38:52","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T09:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=140261"},"modified":"2025-05-12T09:38:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T09:38:52","slug":"aqtobe-vc-sweep-queensland-pirates-in-straight-sets-at-avc-mens-champions-league","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/aqtobe-vc-sweep-queensland-pirates-in-straight-sets-at-avc-mens-champions-league\/","title":{"rendered":"AQTOBE VC SWEEP QUEENSLAND PIRATES IN STRAIGHT SETS AT AVC MEN\u2019S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p>Osaka, Japan, May 12, 2025 &#8211; Aqtobe VC of Kazakhstan kicked off their AVC Men\u2019s Champions League campaign with convincing 3-0 (25-11, 25-15, 25-19) win over Australia\u2019s Queensland Pirates in Pool A action at Panasonic Arena on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140272\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_010-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_010-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_010-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_010-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_010-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_010-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_010-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_010-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_010-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_010-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_010-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_010-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_010-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nikita Shavalev led Aqtobe with 14 points, including 13 from attacks, while team captain Aibat Netalin chipped in with 12 points (11 attacks, 1 block). Nodirkhan Kadirkhanov added 11 points. The Kazakh team\u2019s disciplined defense and efficient offense held the Pirates in check, with no Australian player reaching double figures. Van Driel Xander was the top scorer for Queensland with 8 points, all from attacks.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140273\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_029-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_029-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_029-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_029-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_029-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_029-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_029-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_029-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_029-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_029-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_029-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_029-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_029-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m happy with our first win here,\u201d said Shavalev. \u201cSince Queensland Pirates have now lost twice, we\u2019ve secured a place in the quarterfinals. Tomorrow will be much tougher, we\u2019re up against Suntory Sunbirds, champions of the SV.League and one of the strongest teams in Japan. But we\u2019ll give our best and play our fast-paced game.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140267\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok8-2-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok8-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok8-2-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok8-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok8-2-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok8-2-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok8-2-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok8-2-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok8-2-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok8-2-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok8-2-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok8-2-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok8-2-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Aqtobe entered the match fresh and focused, using their energy to dominate early. The 202 cm Shavalev was a constant threat, unleashing powerful spikes that overwhelmed the Pirates\u2019 defense. Netalin and Akimov also combined effectively in both blocking and attacking, quickly taking control of the first set. Despite a few late errors from both sides, Aqtobe closed the set with ease.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140271\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_009-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_009-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_009-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_009-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_009-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_009-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_009-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_009-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_009-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_009-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_009-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_009-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_AQT_KAZ_vs_PIR_AUS_009-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The second set began with more resistance from the Pirates, but Aqtobe\u2019s rhythm remained intact. Kirill Kostylenko was a force at the net and from the service line, while the Australian side, led by Steven MacDonald and Van Driel, struggled to match the Kazakhs\u2019 consistency. Aqtobe pulled away to take the set comfortably.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140269\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok1-2-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok1-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok1-2-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok1-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok1-2-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok1-2-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok1-2-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok1-2-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok1-2-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok1-2-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok1-2-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok1-2-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok1-2-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Queensland showed flashes of resilience in the third set, with standout plays from Van Driel and Benjamin Carleton, and strong blocking from Ky Landers and Angus Burton. However, as Aqtobe regained momentum, unforced errors crept into the Australian side\u2019s game, and the Kazakhs capitalized to close out the match.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140262\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok9-2-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok9-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok9-2-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok9-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok9-2-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok9-2-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok9-2-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok9-2-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok9-2-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok9-2-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok9-2-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok9-2-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ok9-2-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With back-to-back losses in Pool A, Queensland Pirates exit the competition without earning a point, becoming the first team eliminated from the tournament. Meanwhile, Aqtobe VC will face Japan\u2019s Suntory Sunbirds on Tuesday in a showdown for the top spot in the group.<\/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 href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/AsianVolleyball\">www.twitter.com\/AsianVolleyball<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Instagram: click: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/avcvolley\/?hl=en\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/avcvolley\/?hl=en<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mikasa Instagram: click: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mikasasports_official\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mikasasports_official<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Youtube: click: Asian Volleyball Confederation<\/p>\n<p>AVC WeChat: Asian Volleyball Confederation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Osaka, Japan, May 12, 2025 &#8211; Aqtobe VC of Kazakhstan kicked off their AVC Men\u2019s Champions League campaign with convincing 3-0 (25-11, 25-15, 25-19) win over Australia\u2019s Queensland Pirates in&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":140263,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"pgc_sgb_lightbox_settings":"","_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[100,86],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-140261","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-slider","category-volleyball-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.3 - 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