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Wijerathna, who scored 14 points on 11 spikes and a block.<\/p>\n<p>Sulakshana Aberathna and Apsara Kahadawa added key contributions at the net as the hosts wrapped up the match in just over an hour before about 200 fans.<\/p>\n<p>Maldives\u2019 Ahmed Shiyam F. Amaanee and Ahmed Minhath each tallied six points in a losing effort.<\/p>\n<p>The evening match brought the drama, with Kyrgyzstan rallying to defeat Nepal, 22\u201325, 25\u201314, 18\u201325, 25\u201322, 15\u20139, in a nearly two-hour contest. 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