{"id":66426,"date":"2021-09-17T23:46:11","date_gmt":"2021-09-17T23:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=66426"},"modified":"2021-09-17T23:46:11","modified_gmt":"2021-09-17T23:46:11","slug":"final-four-forge-ahead-in-asian-senior-mens-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/final-four-forge-ahead-in-asian-senior-mens-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"FINAL FOUR FORGE AHEAD IN ASIAN SENIOR MEN&#8217;S CHAMPIONSHIP"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p><strong>By Marie Louise Principe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chiba, Japan, September 17, 2021 \u2013 Hosts Japan, China, Iran and Chinese Taipei confirmed their semifinals slots after posting victories in their respective matches in the quarterfinal stage of the 21st Asian Senior Men\u2019s Volleyball Championship on Friday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool E in Chiba Port Arena<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the main event in Chiba Port Arena, Hosts Japan entered the semifinals as they took a 3-0 win (25-23, 25-17, 25-23) against Australia.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66428\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_during_a_time_out-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_during_a_time_out-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_during_a_time_out-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_during_a_time_out-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_during_a_time_out-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_during_a_time_out-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_during_a_time_out-1-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_during_a_time_out-1-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_during_a_time_out-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_during_a_time_out-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_during_a_time_out-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_during_a_time_out-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_during_a_time_out-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Captain Yuki Ishikawa led the home team with 14 points, but placed more credit to his teammates in Friday evening\u2019s match.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m relieved that we qualified for the semifinal. We managed this with good performance of our libero Yamamoto, setter Oya and opposite Ohtake,\u201d said Ishikawa.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66430\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019YANG_TIANYUAN_CHN_show_his_emotion-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019YANG_TIANYUAN_CHN_show_his_emotion-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019YANG_TIANYUAN_CHN_show_his_emotion-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019YANG_TIANYUAN_CHN_show_his_emotion-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019YANG_TIANYUAN_CHN_show_his_emotion-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019YANG_TIANYUAN_CHN_show_his_emotion-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019YANG_TIANYUAN_CHN_show_his_emotion-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019YANG_TIANYUAN_CHN_show_his_emotion-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019YANG_TIANYUAN_CHN_show_his_emotion-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019YANG_TIANYUAN_CHN_show_his_emotion-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019YANG_TIANYUAN_CHN_show_his_emotion-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019YANG_TIANYUAN_CHN_show_his_emotion-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019YANG_TIANYUAN_CHN_show_his_emotion-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>China claimed their semis slot after a thrilling tie-break win, 3-2 (28-26, 21-25, 26-28, 25-19, 15-10) over Qatar.<\/p>\n<p>Zhang JIngyin and captain Jiang Chuan proved to be China\u2019s chief scorers, posting 26 points and 23 points respectively.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool F in Chiba Port Arena<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66429\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Toukhteh_Amir_Hossein_IRI_blocks_against_TPE-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Toukhteh_Amir_Hossein_IRI_blocks_against_TPE-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Toukhteh_Amir_Hossein_IRI_blocks_against_TPE-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Toukhteh_Amir_Hossein_IRI_blocks_against_TPE-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Toukhteh_Amir_Hossein_IRI_blocks_against_TPE-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Toukhteh_Amir_Hossein_IRI_blocks_against_TPE-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Toukhteh_Amir_Hossein_IRI_blocks_against_TPE-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Toukhteh_Amir_Hossein_IRI_blocks_against_TPE-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Toukhteh_Amir_Hossein_IRI_blocks_against_TPE-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Toukhteh_Amir_Hossein_IRI_blocks_against_TPE-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Toukhteh_Amir_Hossein_IRI_blocks_against_TPE-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Toukhteh_Amir_Hossein_IRI_blocks_against_TPE-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Toukhteh_Amir_Hossein_IRI_blocks_against_TPE-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Title holders Iran punched their semis ticket through a 3-0 win (25-10, 25-23, 25-11) against Chinese Taipei.<\/p>\n<p>Iran\u2019s reliable hitters Saber Kazemi (15 points) and Amir Hossein Esfandiar (11 points) posted the top performance for the team, but coach Ataei Nouri Behrouz also played his substitutes in the final set. Meanwhile, Chinese Taipei mostly utilized their second unit throughout Friday\u2019s match in the main competition hall.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66431\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527759061.EEEEDE040CE14D3CBC7338AAFA1CA42E.21091710-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527759061.EEEEDE040CE14D3CBC7338AAFA1CA42E.21091710-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527759061.EEEEDE040CE14D3CBC7338AAFA1CA42E.21091710-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527759061.EEEEDE040CE14D3CBC7338AAFA1CA42E.21091710-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527759061.EEEEDE040CE14D3CBC7338AAFA1CA42E.21091710-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527759061.EEEEDE040CE14D3CBC7338AAFA1CA42E.21091710-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527759061.EEEEDE040CE14D3CBC7338AAFA1CA42E.21091710-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527759061.EEEEDE040CE14D3CBC7338AAFA1CA42E.21091710-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527759061.EEEEDE040CE14D3CBC7338AAFA1CA42E.21091710-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527759061.EEEEDE040CE14D3CBC7338AAFA1CA42E.21091710-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527759061.EEEEDE040CE14D3CBC7338AAFA1CA42E.21091710-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527759061.EEEEDE040CE14D3CBC7338AAFA1CA42E.21091710-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527759061.EEEEDE040CE14D3CBC7338AAFA1CA42E.21091710.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Earlier, opposite Murad Khan made a massive 28 points (20 attacks, 7 blocks, 1 service ace), to power Pakistan\u2019s 3-0 victory (25-23, 25-22, 25-14) against Korea<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool G in Funabashi Arena<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66437\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsUZB_17_IND_celebrate_a_point-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsUZB_17_IND_celebrate_a_point-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsUZB_17_IND_celebrate_a_point-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsUZB_17_IND_celebrate_a_point-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsUZB_17_IND_celebrate_a_point-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsUZB_17_IND_celebrate_a_point-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsUZB_17_IND_celebrate_a_point-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsUZB_17_IND_celebrate_a_point-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsUZB_17_IND_celebrate_a_point-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsUZB_17_IND_celebrate_a_point-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsUZB_17_IND_celebrate_a_point-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsUZB_17_IND_celebrate_a_point-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/INDvsUZB_17_IND_celebrate_a_point-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>India ignited a straight-set win, 3-0 (25-19, 25-13, 25-22) on Uzbekistan, during Friday\u2019s opening match at the Funabashi Arena.<\/p>\n<p>India dominated in attack, posting a total of 52 points from their hitters, as they limited their errors ( 7 errors) throughout their match on Friday.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66433\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsKUW_15_BRN_celebrate_a_point-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsKUW_15_BRN_celebrate_a_point-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsKUW_15_BRN_celebrate_a_point-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsKUW_15_BRN_celebrate_a_point-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsKUW_15_BRN_celebrate_a_point-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsKUW_15_BRN_celebrate_a_point-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsKUW_15_BRN_celebrate_a_point-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsKUW_15_BRN_celebrate_a_point-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsKUW_15_BRN_celebrate_a_point-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsKUW_15_BRN_celebrate_a_point-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsKUW_15_BRN_celebrate_a_point-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsKUW_15_BRN_celebrate_a_point-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BRNvsKUW_15_BRN_celebrate_a_point-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Later, Bahrain bested Kuwait, 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-19) as they dominated on all scoring fronts, charting 42 attacks, 9 stuff blocks, and 3 service winners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool H in Funabashi Arena<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66434\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKAZ_17_KAZ_NadirkhanKadirkhanov-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKAZ_17_KAZ_NadirkhanKadirkhanov-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKAZ_17_KAZ_NadirkhanKadirkhanov-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKAZ_17_KAZ_NadirkhanKadirkhanov-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKAZ_17_KAZ_NadirkhanKadirkhanov-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKAZ_17_KAZ_NadirkhanKadirkhanov-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKAZ_17_KAZ_NadirkhanKadirkhanov-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKAZ_17_KAZ_NadirkhanKadirkhanov-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKAZ_17_KAZ_NadirkhanKadirkhanov-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKAZ_17_KAZ_NadirkhanKadirkhanov-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKAZ_17_KAZ_NadirkhanKadirkhanov-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKAZ_17_KAZ_NadirkhanKadirkhanov-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HKGvsKAZ_17_KAZ_NadirkhanKadirkhanov-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kazakhstan claimed a 3-0 win (25-16m 25-21, 25-16) against Hong Kong, China.<\/p>\n<p>The Kazakh side performed well from the service line, managing to post a total 6 aces, but likewise capitalized on their taller line-up, as they gained the edge in attacks (46 points) and blocks (8 points).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66438\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKSA_17_KSA_celebrate_a_point-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKSA_17_KSA_celebrate_a_point-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKSA_17_KSA_celebrate_a_point-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKSA_17_KSA_celebrate_a_point-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKSA_17_KSA_celebrate_a_point-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKSA_17_KSA_celebrate_a_point-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKSA_17_KSA_celebrate_a_point-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKSA_17_KSA_celebrate_a_point-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKSA_17_KSA_celebrate_a_point-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKSA_17_KSA_celebrate_a_point-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKSA_17_KSA_celebrate_a_point-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKSA_17_KSA_celebrate_a_point-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/THAvsKSA_17_KSA_celebrate_a_point-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In a later match, Saudi Arabia staged a 3-1 win (25-20, 20-25, 25-19, 25-22) over Thailand.<\/p>\n<p>Assad Azouz charted a total of 25 points, while allowing Saudi Arabia\u2019s blockers to dominate the field with a total of 15 points gathered from deflections.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66432\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527762952.087CFD03263F41549BD895D6666D8B7F.21091713-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527762952.087CFD03263F41549BD895D6666D8B7F.21091713-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527762952.087CFD03263F41549BD895D6666D8B7F.21091713-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527762952.087CFD03263F41549BD895D6666D8B7F.21091713-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527762952.087CFD03263F41549BD895D6666D8B7F.21091713-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, 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https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527762952.087CFD03263F41549BD895D6666D8B7F.21091713-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4620693218527762952.087CFD03263F41549BD895D6666D8B7F.21091713.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Teams will play the semifinal round on Saturday, with the top eight teams staying on in Chiba Port Arena. 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