{"id":66098,"date":"2021-09-16T13:55:52","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T13:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=66098"},"modified":"2021-09-16T13:57:19","modified_gmt":"2021-09-16T13:57:19","slug":"teams-on-the-hunt-for-semis-slots-as-asian-senior-mens-championship-resumes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/teams-on-the-hunt-for-semis-slots-as-asian-senior-mens-championship-resumes\/","title":{"rendered":"TEAMS ON THE HUNT FOR SEMIS SLOTS AS ASIAN SENIOR MEN&#8217;S CHAMPIONSHIP RESUMES"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p><strong>By Marie Louise Principe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chiba, Japan, September 16, 2021 \u2013The Quarterfinal stage of the 21st Asian Senior Men\u2019s Volleyball Championship commenced on Thursday as China, Iran, Qatar, and Chinese Taipei won their matches at the Chiba Port Arena, while Bahrain, India, Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia claimed victories at the Funabashi Arena.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool E in Chiba Port Arena<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66106\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6495-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6495-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6495-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6495-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6495-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6495-1-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6495-1-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6495-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6495-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6495-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6495-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6495-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6495-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Three-time champions China silenced the crowd at Chiba Port Arena, after capturing a 3-1 (25-19, 27-29, 25-21, 25-19) victory against the host team Japan. The match-up featured a classic battle, which highlighted each team\u2019s traditionally known strengths in power, speed and agility.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66105\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6487-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6487-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6487-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6487-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6487-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6487-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6487-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6487-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6487-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6487-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6487-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6487-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_6487.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>China dominated in blocks (17 points ) and service winners (8 points), with the offense distributed well amongst setter Yu Yaochen\u2019s five hitters on the floor.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66101\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527738675.060DB7794D4641AAAF09BBA5A227E7AB.21091614-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527738675.060DB7794D4641AAAF09BBA5A227E7AB.21091614-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527738675.060DB7794D4641AAAF09BBA5A227E7AB.21091614-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527738675.060DB7794D4641AAAF09BBA5A227E7AB.21091614-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527738675.060DB7794D4641AAAF09BBA5A227E7AB.21091614-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527738675.060DB7794D4641AAAF09BBA5A227E7AB.21091614-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527738675.060DB7794D4641AAAF09BBA5A227E7AB.21091614-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527738675.060DB7794D4641AAAF09BBA5A227E7AB.21091614-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527738675.060DB7794D4641AAAF09BBA5A227E7AB.21091614-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527738675.060DB7794D4641AAAF09BBA5A227E7AB.21091614-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527738675.060DB7794D4641AAAF09BBA5A227E7AB.21091614-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527738675.060DB7794D4641AAAF09BBA5A227E7AB.21091614-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527738675.060DB7794D4641AAAF09BBA5A227E7AB.21091614.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Earlier, Qatar completed a 3-0 (25-20, 25-20, 25-21) defeat of Australia in the earlier match in Pool E. The Qatar side imposed a strong performance from the service line, sending off a total of 6 aces, and more importantly, throwing off their opponent\u2019s passing lanes. They also reinforced their net defense, as they were able to score off a total of 12 stuff blocks in the victory.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool F in Chiba Port Arena<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66102\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527742671.470149B351764C1C99A305F9E81EA7AB.21091616-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527742671.470149B351764C1C99A305F9E81EA7AB.21091616-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527742671.470149B351764C1C99A305F9E81EA7AB.21091616-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527742671.470149B351764C1C99A305F9E81EA7AB.21091616-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527742671.470149B351764C1C99A305F9E81EA7AB.21091616-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527742671.470149B351764C1C99A305F9E81EA7AB.21091616-1-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527742671.470149B351764C1C99A305F9E81EA7AB.21091616-1-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527742671.470149B351764C1C99A305F9E81EA7AB.21091616-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527742671.470149B351764C1C99A305F9E81EA7AB.21091616-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527742671.470149B351764C1C99A305F9E81EA7AB.21091616-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527742671.470149B351764C1C99A305F9E81EA7AB.21091616-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527742671.470149B351764C1C99A305F9E81EA7AB.21091616-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527742671.470149B351764C1C99A305F9E81EA7AB.21091616-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Defending champions Iran inked another win after taking 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-20) against Korea. Iran dominated on all scoring fronts, posting 43 attacks, 7 blocks, and 7 service winners.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday\u2019s match marks Iran\u2019s fourth straight win, which places them well along the pathway toward title defense.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66100\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527735130.827C788D4F4F40988B8E0BDFEA4F1506.21091612-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527735130.827C788D4F4F40988B8E0BDFEA4F1506.21091612-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527735130.827C788D4F4F40988B8E0BDFEA4F1506.21091612-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527735130.827C788D4F4F40988B8E0BDFEA4F1506.21091612-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527735130.827C788D4F4F40988B8E0BDFEA4F1506.21091612-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527735130.827C788D4F4F40988B8E0BDFEA4F1506.21091612-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527735130.827C788D4F4F40988B8E0BDFEA4F1506.21091612-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527735130.827C788D4F4F40988B8E0BDFEA4F1506.21091612-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527735130.827C788D4F4F40988B8E0BDFEA4F1506.21091612-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527735130.827C788D4F4F40988B8E0BDFEA4F1506.21091612-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527735130.827C788D4F4F40988B8E0BDFEA4F1506.21091612-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527735130.827C788D4F4F40988B8E0BDFEA4F1506.21091612-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527735130.827C788D4F4F40988B8E0BDFEA4F1506.21091612.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Chinese Taipei prevailed over Pakistan, 3-1 (25-20, 22-25, 25-23, 25-22),to take their fourth consecutive win in the competition. Wu Tsung-Hsuan stole the show, as he unleashed and unlocked a total of 31 points, despite the challenge of the tall blockers how confronted him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool G in Funabashi Arena<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66108\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsKUW_16_IND_celebrate_a_point-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsKUW_16_IND_celebrate_a_point-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsKUW_16_IND_celebrate_a_point-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsKUW_16_IND_celebrate_a_point-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsKUW_16_IND_celebrate_a_point-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsKUW_16_IND_celebrate_a_point-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsKUW_16_IND_celebrate_a_point-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsKUW_16_IND_celebrate_a_point-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsKUW_16_IND_celebrate_a_point-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsKUW_16_IND_celebrate_a_point-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsKUW_16_IND_celebrate_a_point-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsKUW_16_IND_celebrate_a_point-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsKUW_16_IND_celebrate_a_point-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>India captured their first victory by winning in straight sets (25-20, 25-20, 25-20) over Kuwait.<\/p>\n<p>India completed the match in Pool G, posting 43 attacks, 6 blocks, 3 aces, and they were able to limit their errors. The winning team\u2019s Raj Mahesh Ashwin and Subham Chaudhary combined for 21 points but it was Kuwait opposite Rashed Saleh Anbar who led all scorers with 18 points.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66103\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsUZB_01_BRN_before_the_match-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsUZB_01_BRN_before_the_match-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsUZB_01_BRN_before_the_match-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsUZB_01_BRN_before_the_match-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsUZB_01_BRN_before_the_match-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsUZB_01_BRN_before_the_match-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsUZB_01_BRN_before_the_match-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsUZB_01_BRN_before_the_match-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsUZB_01_BRN_before_the_match-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsUZB_01_BRN_before_the_match-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsUZB_01_BRN_before_the_match-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsUZB_01_BRN_before_the_match-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsUZB_01_BRN_before_the_match-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Also in Pool G, Bahrain beat Uzbekistan in straight sets, 3-0 (25-19, 27-25, 25-19). Moahmed Anan made a match-high of 14 points, scoring off 12 attacks, a block and a service ace.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool H in Funabashi Arena<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66109\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKAZ_21_KAZ_celebrate_after_their_victory-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKAZ_21_KAZ_celebrate_after_their_victory-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKAZ_21_KAZ_celebrate_after_their_victory-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKAZ_21_KAZ_celebrate_after_their_victory-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKAZ_21_KAZ_celebrate_after_their_victory-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKAZ_21_KAZ_celebrate_after_their_victory-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKAZ_21_KAZ_celebrate_after_their_victory-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKAZ_21_KAZ_celebrate_after_their_victory-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKAZ_21_KAZ_celebrate_after_their_victory-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKAZ_21_KAZ_celebrate_after_their_victory-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKAZ_21_KAZ_celebrate_after_their_victory-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKAZ_21_KAZ_celebrate_after_their_victory-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKAZ_21_KAZ_celebrate_after_their_victory-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kazakhstan registered their first win in the 2021 competition after defeating Thailand, 3-1 (18-25, 25-23, 25-19, 25-22) in the opening match of the day at the second competition hall.<\/p>\n<p>Kazakh opposite Sergey Rezanov posted 21 points purely on attacks, while Thailand\u2019s Chaipipat Buaket, likewise scored 21 points in the loss.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66104\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKSA_20_KSA_celebrate_after_their_victory-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKSA_20_KSA_celebrate_after_their_victory-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKSA_20_KSA_celebrate_after_their_victory-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKSA_20_KSA_celebrate_after_their_victory-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKSA_20_KSA_celebrate_after_their_victory-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKSA_20_KSA_celebrate_after_their_victory-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKSA_20_KSA_celebrate_after_their_victory-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKSA_20_KSA_celebrate_after_their_victory-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKSA_20_KSA_celebrate_after_their_victory-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKSA_20_KSA_celebrate_after_their_victory-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKSA_20_KSA_celebrate_after_their_victory-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKSA_20_KSA_celebrate_after_their_victory-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKSA_20_KSA_celebrate_after_their_victory-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Saudi Arabia staged straight sets 3-0 (25-12, 25-18, 25-19), on Hong Kong, China. 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Pool E and Pool F will contend the Final Four slots, while Pool G and Pool H play toward the 9th \u2013 16th classification pathway.<\/p>\n<p>The champion and vice-champion, to be determined in the Finals on Sunday, will directly qualify for the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Men\u2019s World Championship in Russia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>September 17, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Match schedule (local times)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66099\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/240958874_1676266019245836_6575807854780422914_n-210x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"210\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/240958874_1676266019245836_6575807854780422914_n-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/240958874_1676266019245836_6575807854780422914_n-718x1024.jpg 718w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/240958874_1676266019245836_6575807854780422914_n-768x1096.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/240958874_1676266019245836_6575807854780422914_n-580x828.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/240958874_1676266019245836_6575807854780422914_n-500x714.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/240958874_1676266019245836_6575807854780422914_n-800x1142.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/240958874_1676266019245836_6575807854780422914_n.jpg 843w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Marie Louise Principe Chiba, Japan, September 16, 2021 \u2013The Quarterfinal stage of the 21st Asian Senior Men\u2019s Volleyball Championship commenced on Thursday as China, Iran, Qatar, and Chinese Taipei&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":66107,"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-66098","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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