The huge three-set victory made the Iranians transfer up an unbelievable seven spots within the standings on the final day of the Preliminary Section, going from 14th to seventh. The end result alone, nevertheless, is just not sufficient to safe them a spot within the Finals as they’ve six wins and 19 factors and will nonetheless be handed by Slovenia, who play Serbia and have six wins and 17 factors. The Iranian victory did, although, qualify Cuba, who’ve six wins and 20 factors.
Star reverse Amin Esmaeilnezhad was extraordinarily productive for the Iranians, registering a team-high 19 factors, with 14 kills, 4 aces and one block. Outdoors hitter Amirhossein Esfandiar additionally had a wonderful all-around efficiency, delivering 14 factors, with eight kills, 4 blocks and two aces.
“It doesn’t matter if we’re in or not, we all the time must play our greatest volleyball,” head coach Roberto Piazza mentioned. “We wished to point out that we will play at our stage whatever the strain. I feel we served very properly and confirmed nice self-discipline with our blocking.”
