The Iranian national volleyball team has created a great buzz around the world after defeating Serbia the European Champion 3-2 at FIVB World Cup competition yesterday in Japan.
This marks Iran's second victory after defeating the host country Japan 3-1 before losing to Cuba 3-0.
At the conclusion of yesterday's game against Serbia Poria Fiazi was named the MVP of the match.
Iran will face Poland on Thursday -- Poland has won all its three matches. There are 12 teams in this competition and at its conclusion the top 3 teams will qualify for the 2012 Olympics in London.
Best of luck to the Asian Champions, Iran Volleyball team, we all are very proud of you!
Bezpośredni transmisji meczów Mistrzostw Świata w 2011 roku, Iran Siatkówka - Polska
Iranian youngster makes impressive World Cup debut
Iran's Pourya Fayazi after winning as the Most Impressive Player of the match
Nagoya, Japan, November 22, 2011 -- Iran's Pourya Fayazi Damnabi made an impressive debut at the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Cup against European champions Serbia.
Fayazi represented Iran at the FIVB Volleyball Men's Junior World Championship in Brazil and served as the captain at the FIVB Volleyball Boy's World Championship in Argentina.
The 18-year old came in as a substitute in the second set and stayed on as a starter until the deciding set. Fayazi nailed the final point on his attack and posted an 11-point output that was key to Iran's surprise upset of the stronger Serbian side.
Teammate Mehdi Mahdavi and coach Julio Velasco are satisfied with Fayazi's debut. His performance in his first match did not only make his team proud but also justified his bright future.
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Iran deal Serbia third straight loss
2011 Asian champions Iran pose after their great win over Serbia
Nagoya, Japan, November 22, 2011 - An inspired Iran posted a five-set victory (25-17, 18-25, 21-25, 25-21, 15-11) on the third day of first-round action in the 2011 FIVB Men's World Cup at "Nippongaishi" sports hall on Tuesday afternoon. The victory gave Iran a 2-1 mark in the tournament, while European champion Serbia slumped to 0-3. Mehdi Bazargarde (17 points) and Mohammad Mousavi (14 points) led a balanced scoring attack for Iran, which played a fine all-around game under the direction of coach Julio Velasco. Ivan Miljkovic was the focal point for Serbia, scoring a match-high 22 points. Dragan Stankovic and Marko Podrascanin added 14 each. Pourya Fayazi was named the most impressive player of the match.
Bazargarde rose high for a spike to give Iran an 8-7 lead at the first TTO in the opening set. Miljkovic scored four early points for Serbia. A nice dink by Serbia's Vlado Petkovic made it 9-8 for Iran. Iran ran off the next four points and Serbia took a timeout trailing 13-9. The Iranians led 16-12 at the second TTO. Down 20-14, Serbia called another timeout. When Serbia scored three straight points, Iran responded with a timeout of its own. Mousavi drilled a spike after the timeout to make it 22-17 Iran. A Serbian mistake gave Iran set point and they closed it out 25-17 on a good block at the net. Bazargarde led Iran with five points in the set.
Serbia moved out to a 5-2 lead in the second set after a strong spike by Miljkovic. The Serbs led 8-5 at the first TTO. Iran scored the first three points after the TTO to equalize 8-8. A Bazargarde block put Iran ahead 12-8 and Serbia then called timeout. Podrascanin split the Iranian defense with a spike and Serbia tied the score 12-12. Serbia was in front 16-14 at the second TTO. Following the TTO, Serbia took the next three points. A Miljkovic spike made it 23-17 for Serbia and they took the set 25-18. Miljkovic led the way for Serbia with five points in the second set, while Arash Kamalvand had the same for Iran.
The third set was tightly contested early on. Bazargarde soared to smash a spike and Iran had an 8-7 advantage at the first TTO. Serbia was ahead 15-12 when Iran's Pourya Fayazi scored on a nice dink. The Serbs were on top 16-12 at the second TTO. Iran closed to within 18-17, but Amir Ghafour then served into the net. A Miljkovic spike gave Serbia a 23-20 lead and the set appeared within grasp. Serbia clinched it 25-21 on a block by Miljkovic.
Navad 90 November 21 2011, ۳۰ آبان ۱۳۹۰
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