{"id":65475,"date":"2021-09-13T15:45:28","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T15:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=65475"},"modified":"2021-09-13T15:46:01","modified_gmt":"2021-09-13T15:46:01","slug":"asian-senior-mens-championship-takes-shape-in-second-day-of-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/asian-senior-mens-championship-takes-shape-in-second-day-of-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"ASIAN SENIOR MEN&#8217;S CHAMPIONSHIP TAKES SHAPE IN SECOND DAY OF COMPETITION"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p><strong>By Marie Louise Principe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chiba, Japan, September 13, 2021 \u2013 Host team Japan, Australia, China, Iran, Korea ,Pakistan, Qatar and Chinese Taipei won their respective matches in the second day of Preliminary Round of the 21st Asian Senior Men\u2019s Volleyball Championship on Monday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool A<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-65480\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6416-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6416-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6416-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6416-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6416-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6416-1-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6416-1-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6416-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6416-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6416-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6416-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6416-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6416-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the main event at Chiba Port Arena, Home team Japan took a 3-1(23-25, 25-17, 25-23, 25-16) victory against the tough challenge of Bahrain.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur play was too simple, as we were relying too much on outside hitters, that Bahrain could play with their high-level skill,\u201d said Japan coach Yuichi Nakagaichi.<\/p>\n<p>With Bahrain racing to finish the first set with three straight stuff blocks, Japan needed to identify a leader who could help lift the team past the challenge.<\/p>\n<p>Ran Takahashi responded to the call, keying in a total of 26 points (22 attacks, 2 blocks, 2 aces), and delivering when it mattered most.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDuring important moments, I was able to get points from spikes. This made me more confident.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI wanted to get points as much as I can because our captain (Yuki) Ishikawa cannot play on the court so far. At this point, I think I could fulfill my responsibility in tonight\u2019s match,\u201d said Takahashi.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-65476\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Renan_Ribeiro_QAT_spikes-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Renan_Ribeiro_QAT_spikes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Renan_Ribeiro_QAT_spikes-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Renan_Ribeiro_QAT_spikes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Renan_Ribeiro_QAT_spikes-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Renan_Ribeiro_QAT_spikes-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Renan_Ribeiro_QAT_spikes-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Renan_Ribeiro_QAT_spikes-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Renan_Ribeiro_QAT_spikes-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Renan_Ribeiro_QAT_spikes-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Renan_Ribeiro_QAT_spikes-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Renan_Ribeiro_QAT_spikes-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Renan_Ribeiro_QAT_spikes-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Earlier, Qatar defeated India in straight sets (25-22, 25-14, 25-20) to claim their first win the 2021 edition of the competition. Qatar captain Ibrahim Ibrahim ran a strong game at the middle and helped his team with 12 points. India\u2019s Charles Jerome Vinith scored 19 markers in the loss.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool B<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-65478\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/021IRI_players_celebrate_their_victory-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/021IRI_players_celebrate_their_victory-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/021IRI_players_celebrate_their_victory-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/021IRI_players_celebrate_their_victory-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/021IRI_players_celebrate_their_victory-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/021IRI_players_celebrate_their_victory-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/021IRI_players_celebrate_their_victory-1-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/021IRI_players_celebrate_their_victory-1-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/021IRI_players_celebrate_their_victory-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/021IRI_players_celebrate_their_victory-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/021IRI_players_celebrate_their_victory-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/021IRI_players_celebrate_their_victory-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/021IRI_players_celebrate_their_victory-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Previous Champions Iran unloaded a total of 15 aces and served a straight-sets match (25-17, 25-12, 25-18) on Thailand. Iran opposite Saber Kazemi led all scorers with 16 points, coming from 9 attacks and 7 service aces.<\/p>\n<p>Monday\u2019s victory in the main hall, Chiba Port Arena, marks Iran\u2019s second win, as they carve out their pathway toward a title defense.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-65477\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Pakistan_players_celebrate-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Pakistan_players_celebrate-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Pakistan_players_celebrate-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Pakistan_players_celebrate-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Pakistan_players_celebrate-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Pakistan_players_celebrate-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Pakistan_players_celebrate-1-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Pakistan_players_celebrate-1-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Pakistan_players_celebrate-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Pakistan_players_celebrate-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Pakistan_players_celebrate-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Pakistan_players_celebrate-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Pakistan_players_celebrate-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pakistan likewise posted their second victory in Pool B with 3-1 (25-16, 24-26, 25-11, 25-12) match against Hong Kong, China. Ali Usman Faryad led the field with 20 points (17 attacks and 3 blocks).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool C<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-65484\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/UZBvsCHN_03_CHN-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/UZBvsCHN_03_CHN-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/UZBvsCHN_03_CHN-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/UZBvsCHN_03_CHN-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/UZBvsCHN_03_CHN-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/UZBvsCHN_03_CHN-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/UZBvsCHN_03_CHN-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/UZBvsCHN_03_CHN-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/UZBvsCHN_03_CHN-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/UZBvsCHN_03_CHN-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/UZBvsCHN_03_CHN-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/UZBvsCHN_03_CHN-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/UZBvsCHN_03_CHN-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>China picked up another straight-sets win on Monday, as they defeated Uzbekistan (25-14, 25-18, 25-16) at the Funabashi Arena. Zhang Jingyin scored 16 points while captain Jiang Chuan added 15 to the tally. The three-time champions led in all scoring skills, posting 38 attacks, 11 blocks, and 7 aces.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-65479\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AUSvsKUW_21_AUS_celebrate_after_their_victory-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AUSvsKUW_21_AUS_celebrate_after_their_victory-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AUSvsKUW_21_AUS_celebrate_after_their_victory-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AUSvsKUW_21_AUS_celebrate_after_their_victory-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AUSvsKUW_21_AUS_celebrate_after_their_victory-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AUSvsKUW_21_AUS_celebrate_after_their_victory-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AUSvsKUW_21_AUS_celebrate_after_their_victory-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AUSvsKUW_21_AUS_celebrate_after_their_victory-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AUSvsKUW_21_AUS_celebrate_after_their_victory-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AUSvsKUW_21_AUS_celebrate_after_their_victory-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AUSvsKUW_21_AUS_celebrate_after_their_victory-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AUSvsKUW_21_AUS_celebrate_after_their_victory-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AUSvsKUW_21_AUS_celebrate_after_their_victory-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Australia also managed a straight-sets defeat of Kuwait (25-21, 25-14, 21-9). Trent O\u2019Dea and Curtis Stockton combined for 21 points for the Volleyroos\u2019 second victory in the Preliminary Round.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool D<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-65483\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KSAvsTPE_15_TPE_celebrate_a_point-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KSAvsTPE_15_TPE_celebrate_a_point-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KSAvsTPE_15_TPE_celebrate_a_point-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KSAvsTPE_15_TPE_celebrate_a_point-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KSAvsTPE_15_TPE_celebrate_a_point-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KSAvsTPE_15_TPE_celebrate_a_point-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KSAvsTPE_15_TPE_celebrate_a_point-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KSAvsTPE_15_TPE_celebrate_a_point-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KSAvsTPE_15_TPE_celebrate_a_point-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KSAvsTPE_15_TPE_celebrate_a_point-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KSAvsTPE_15_TPE_celebrate_a_point-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KSAvsTPE_15_TPE_celebrate_a_point-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KSAvsTPE_15_TPE_celebrate_a_point-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Chinese Taipei triumphed, 3-0 (25-15, 25-16, 25-17) against Saudi Arabia, as they dominated with 45 attacks 5 blocks 6 serves. Wu Tsung-Hsuan charted 11 points in the match where nearly every Chinese Taipei player made it to Monday\u2019s scoring tally.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-65482\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KORvsKAZ_15_KOR_CHEON_JONGBEOM-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KORvsKAZ_15_KOR_CHEON_JONGBEOM-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KORvsKAZ_15_KOR_CHEON_JONGBEOM-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KORvsKAZ_15_KOR_CHEON_JONGBEOM-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KORvsKAZ_15_KOR_CHEON_JONGBEOM-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KORvsKAZ_15_KOR_CHEON_JONGBEOM-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KORvsKAZ_15_KOR_CHEON_JONGBEOM-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KORvsKAZ_15_KOR_CHEON_JONGBEOM-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KORvsKAZ_15_KOR_CHEON_JONGBEOM-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KORvsKAZ_15_KOR_CHEON_JONGBEOM-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KORvsKAZ_15_KOR_CHEON_JONGBEOM-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KORvsKAZ_15_KOR_CHEON_JONGBEOM-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/KORvsKAZ_15_KOR_CHEON_JONGBEOM-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Also in Funabashi Arena, Korea picked up a 3-0 victory (25-21, 25-17, 25-16) against Kazakhstan. Han Kukmin charted 13 points as his team\u2019s top scorer, with Cheon Jongbeom helping with 10 more points.<\/p>\n<p>The 16 teams conclude the Preliminary Round on Tuesday, the hopes of gaining one of two direct slots for the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Men\u2019s World Championship in Russia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>September 14, 2021 Schedule (local times)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool A in Chiba Port Arena<\/strong><br \/>\nQatar \u2013 Bahrain 12:00<br \/>\nJapan \u2013 India 18:00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool B in Chiba Port Arena<\/strong><br \/>\nPakistan \u2013 Iran 12:00<br \/>\nThailand \u2013 Hong Kong 15:00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool C in Funabashi Arena<\/strong><br \/>\nKuwait \u2013 Uzbekistan 10:00<br \/>\nChina \u2013 Australia 17:30<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool D in Funabashi Arena<\/strong><br \/>\nKazakhstan \u2013 Saudi Arabia 12:30<br \/>\nChinese Taipei \u2013 Korea 15:00<\/p>\n<p>Related links of AVC<br \/>\nAVC Website: click www.asianvolleyball.net<br \/>\nAVC Facebook: click www.Facebook.com\/AsianVolleyballConfederation<br \/>\nAVC Twitter: click: www.twitter.com\/AsianVolleyball<br \/>\nAVC Instagram: click: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/avcvolley\/?hl=en<br \/>\nAVC Youtube: click: Asian Volleyball Confederation<br \/>\nAVC WeChat: Asian Volleyball Confederation<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Marie Louise Principe Chiba, Japan, September 13, 2021 \u2013 Host team Japan, Australia, China, Iran, Korea ,Pakistan, Qatar and Chinese Taipei won their respective matches in the second day&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":65481,"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-65475","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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