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Sunday 4 June 2017 - 11:34
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Iran concedes second defeat at FIVB World League

Iran concedes second defeat at FIVB World League
MNA National Iranian volleyball team failed to overcome Brazilian rivals in their second encounter at 2017 FIVB Volleyball World League held in Italy.


The Persian side, who had conceded a 3-0 defeat against Italy in their opening showdown on Friday, suffered a loss against South American giants 3-1 (21-25, 25-19, 25-22 and 25-22).

Unlike their first match, Iranian volleyball players had a perfect start in the Group 1 game which was competed in Pesaro of Italy. Eye-catching blocks by Amir Ghafour closed the first set 25-21 in favor of Iran.

Brazil came back to the race in the following set and secured a 25-19 win with the help of Evandro Guerras spikes. The same trend continued as the South Americans finished the third set 25-22.

The final set was a neck-on-neck competition as the two sides exchanged points until a 20-20 tie. Also Iran spared no effort in the face of the Olympic champions, it was brazil who won the set by 25-22 and the match by 3-1.

Iran will play its third debut against Poland today while Brazil will take up Italy. Poland has previously outpowered Italy and Brazil.

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