{"id":66604,"date":"2021-09-18T10:16:02","date_gmt":"2021-09-18T10:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=66604"},"modified":"2021-09-18T10:20:09","modified_gmt":"2021-09-18T10:20:09","slug":"iran-on-course-to-title-defense-with-3-1-in-semifinal-against-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/iran-on-course-to-title-defense-with-3-1-in-semifinal-against-china\/","title":{"rendered":"IRAN ON COURSE FOR TITLE DEFENCE WITH 3-1 IN SEMIFINALS AGAINST CHINA"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p><strong>By Marie Louise Principe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chiba, Japan, September 18, 2021 \u2013Iran inked their stake to retain the trophy at the 21st Asian Senior Men\u2019s Volleyball Championship after a 3-1 (25-22, 17-25, 25-22, 25-17) against China, in Saturday\u2019s semifinal encounter in Chiba Port Arena.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66606\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017Ebadipour_Ghara_H_Milad_IRI_spikes-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017Ebadipour_Ghara_H_Milad_IRI_spikes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017Ebadipour_Ghara_H_Milad_IRI_spikes-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017Ebadipour_Ghara_H_Milad_IRI_spikes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017Ebadipour_Ghara_H_Milad_IRI_spikes-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017Ebadipour_Ghara_H_Milad_IRI_spikes-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017Ebadipour_Ghara_H_Milad_IRI_spikes-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017Ebadipour_Ghara_H_Milad_IRI_spikes-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017Ebadipour_Ghara_H_Milad_IRI_spikes-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017Ebadipour_Ghara_H_Milad_IRI_spikes-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017Ebadipour_Ghara_H_Milad_IRI_spikes-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017Ebadipour_Ghara_H_Milad_IRI_spikes-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017Ebadipour_Ghara_H_Milad_IRI_spikes-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe respect China so much so we gave 100 percent because we knew it was really going to be a tough game,\u2019\u201d said Iran captain Milad Ebadipour, who scored 12 points in the victory.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis team that we have now, they have given everything,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66607\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Salehi_Meisam_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Salehi_Meisam_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Salehi_Meisam_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Salehi_Meisam_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Salehi_Meisam_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Salehi_Meisam_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Salehi_Meisam_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-1-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Salehi_Meisam_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-1-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Salehi_Meisam_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Salehi_Meisam_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Salehi_Meisam_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Salehi_Meisam_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002Salehi_Meisam_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Amin Esmaelinezhad posted power plays from the right side and added an ace, to get Iran going in the first set. Ebadipour and Meisam Salehi comprised the passing unit, which likewise provided points from the flank.<\/p>\n<p>Over at China\u2019s side, Zhang Jingyin connected from the left side, while Captain Jiang Chuan powered through as setter Yu Yaochen\u2019s primary option on attack.<\/p>\n<p>The teams showed nearly equal capability, and exchanged points, with neither being able to establish a huge lead.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66611\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012ZHANG_JINGYIN_CHNspikes-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012ZHANG_JINGYIN_CHNspikes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012ZHANG_JINGYIN_CHNspikes-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012ZHANG_JINGYIN_CHNspikes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012ZHANG_JINGYIN_CHNspikes-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012ZHANG_JINGYIN_CHNspikes-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012ZHANG_JINGYIN_CHNspikes-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012ZHANG_JINGYIN_CHNspikes-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012ZHANG_JINGYIN_CHNspikes-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012ZHANG_JINGYIN_CHNspikes-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012ZHANG_JINGYIN_CHNspikes-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012ZHANG_JINGYIN_CHNspikes-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012ZHANG_JINGYIN_CHNspikes-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Iran sparked with their momentum as Aliasghar Mojarad connected with blocks, sealing off any pathway for the opponents\u2019 attack line. Salehi took a swing to seize set point, with Ebadipour closing out the first set at 25-22.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66609\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011CHN_players_block_against_IRI-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011CHN_players_block_against_IRI-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011CHN_players_block_against_IRI-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011CHN_players_block_against_IRI-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011CHN_players_block_against_IRI-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011CHN_players_block_against_IRI-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011CHN_players_block_against_IRI-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011CHN_players_block_against_IRI-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011CHN_players_block_against_IRI-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011CHN_players_block_against_IRI-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011CHN_players_block_against_IRI-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011CHN_players_block_against_IRI-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011CHN_players_block_against_IRI-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the next set, China lined up a nearly seamless block defense, keeping a close watch on the attacks deep from the flanks. They also started serving rather aggressively, with Peng Shikun unleashing winners from the service line.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66610\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/018BEHROUZ_ATAEI_NOURI_head_coach_of_IRI_briefs_his_players_during_a_timeout-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/018BEHROUZ_ATAEI_NOURI_head_coach_of_IRI_briefs_his_players_during_a_timeout-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/018BEHROUZ_ATAEI_NOURI_head_coach_of_IRI_briefs_his_players_during_a_timeout-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/018BEHROUZ_ATAEI_NOURI_head_coach_of_IRI_briefs_his_players_during_a_timeout-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/018BEHROUZ_ATAEI_NOURI_head_coach_of_IRI_briefs_his_players_during_a_timeout-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/018BEHROUZ_ATAEI_NOURI_head_coach_of_IRI_briefs_his_players_during_a_timeout-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/018BEHROUZ_ATAEI_NOURI_head_coach_of_IRI_briefs_his_players_during_a_timeout-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/018BEHROUZ_ATAEI_NOURI_head_coach_of_IRI_briefs_his_players_during_a_timeout-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/018BEHROUZ_ATAEI_NOURI_head_coach_of_IRI_briefs_his_players_during_a_timeout-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/018BEHROUZ_ATAEI_NOURI_head_coach_of_IRI_briefs_his_players_during_a_timeout-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/018BEHROUZ_ATAEI_NOURI_head_coach_of_IRI_briefs_his_players_during_a_timeout-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/018BEHROUZ_ATAEI_NOURI_head_coach_of_IRI_briefs_his_players_during_a_timeout-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/018BEHROUZ_ATAEI_NOURI_head_coach_of_IRI_briefs_his_players_during_a_timeout-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Iran ran into clogged passing lanes, making them resort to less intentional plays. Coach Ataei Nouri Behrouz changed to his second setter in order to infuse a fresh approach to the offense. Apart from running their system into place, they also needed to find a solution to contain the momentum of the China\u2019s opposite.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66612\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/015YU_YUANTAI_CHN_in_action-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/015YU_YUANTAI_CHN_in_action-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/015YU_YUANTAI_CHN_in_action-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/015YU_YUANTAI_CHN_in_action-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/015YU_YUANTAI_CHN_in_action-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/015YU_YUANTAI_CHN_in_action-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/015YU_YUANTAI_CHN_in_action-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/015YU_YUANTAI_CHN_in_action-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/015YU_YUANTAI_CHN_in_action-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/015YU_YUANTAI_CHN_in_action-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/015YU_YUANTAI_CHN_in_action-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/015YU_YUANTAI_CHN_in_action-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/015YU_YUANTAI_CHN_in_action-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>China continued to strike from any zone, and took the second set, 25-17, with back-to-back swings from Zhang Jingyin.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66608\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Mojarad_Aliasghar_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Mojarad_Aliasghar_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Mojarad_Aliasghar_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Mojarad_Aliasghar_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Mojarad_Aliasghar_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Mojarad_Aliasghar_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Mojarad_Aliasghar_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Mojarad_Aliasghar_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Mojarad_Aliasghar_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Mojarad_Aliasghar_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Mojarad_Aliasghar_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Mojarad_Aliasghar_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Mojarad_Aliasghar_IRI_attacks_against_CHN-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>By the third set, Iran tried to firm up their block defense, with Mojarad Aliasghar and Reza Abedini keeping quick timing at the wings. Javad increased the tempo of his sets to start outrunning the opposition\u2019s block formation. Kazemi and Ebadipour delivered with sharp speedy swings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66615\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005LIU_MENG_CHN_sets-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005LIU_MENG_CHN_sets-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005LIU_MENG_CHN_sets-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005LIU_MENG_CHN_sets-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005LIU_MENG_CHN_sets-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005LIU_MENG_CHN_sets-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005LIU_MENG_CHN_sets-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005LIU_MENG_CHN_sets-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005LIU_MENG_CHN_sets-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005LIU_MENG_CHN_sets-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005LIU_MENG_CHN_sets-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005LIU_MENG_CHN_sets-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005LIU_MENG_CHN_sets-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Chinese were quick to keep up with every side-out, running equally quick and powerful spikes. Yu Yuantai also connected on the pipe attack.<\/p>\n<p>Iran later went on to commit errors but were quick to regain and take set point off an Abedini block. Ebadipour posted an attack from left that spelled 25-22 in the third set for the defending champions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66614\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>By the fourth set, Iran continued to run the wing attack with good success. Kazemi looked limping and bleeding in the nose but he still exploded like a firecracker from the right side. Iran gained 16-10 at the second technical time-out.<\/p>\n<p>China was trying to get their middle attack going with Peng Shikun upfront, while trying to reactivate Jiang Chuan.<\/p>\n<p>Iran suffered from several mishaps but later sustained their momentum to reach 25-17 in the final set.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66616\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/019Saber_Kazemi_IRI_shows_his_excitement-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Iran will now take one of two available slots to qualify to the FIVB Volleyball Men\u2019s World Championship to be held in Russia in 2022. They will also look to augment their championship trophy count to four, in Sunday\u2019s finale. They bagged the title in 2011, 2013, and most recently in 2019.<\/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 18, 2021 \u2013Iran inked their stake to retain the trophy at the 21st Asian Senior Men\u2019s Volleyball Championship after a 3-1 (25-22, 17-25,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":66605,"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-66604","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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