Pakistani gamers have a good time after defeating India throughout the semifinal of the Asian Below-16 Volleyball Championship in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. — Reporter
KARACHI: Pakistan’s under-16 volleyball workforce delivered a commanding efficiency to outclass India 3-0 within the semifinal of the Asian Below-16 Volleyball Championship in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, securing their place within the event’s closing.
From the primary serve, Pakistan dominated the match, leaving India struggling to realize momentum. The ultimate rating was 25-16, 25-19, and 25-12, reflecting Pakistan’s superiority in all features of the sport.
Pakistan outperformed India in assault factors, blocks, and serves. The workforce secured 37 assault factors in comparison with India’s 25, whereas additionally dominating in blocks with 13 factors in opposition to India’s 4. In serves, Pakistan edged forward with 5 factors to India’s 4.
Key gamers led the cost for Pakistan. Muhammad Junaid was the standout performer, contributing 19 factors, together with 11 from assaults. Faizan Ullah added 12 factors, whereas Talha Mehar and Irfan every scored seven factors, showcasing a well-rounded workforce effort.
India, alternatively, struggled to counter Pakistan’s aggressive play, managing solely 47 factors throughout all three units. Pakistan’s defensive power was evident as they restricted India’s alternatives, forcing errors and sustaining management all through the match.
With this victory, Pakistan advances to the ultimate, the place they are going to face defending champions Iran, a workforce they beforehand defeated within the crossover spherical, as Pakistan goals to clinch the championship title.
The win not solely highlights the workforce’s talent and coordination but additionally reinforces Pakistan’s rising popularity in youth volleyball on the continental stage.
