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Iran defeats Finland 3-2 in 2018 FIVB Volleyball Men's Championship

2018 FIVB World Championship: Iran 3-2 Finland

In the 2018 FIVB World Championship, Iran have overcome Finland in pool D of the tournament after a grueling 5-setter.

Varna, Bulgaria, September 18, 2018 – Iran beat Finland 3-2 (25-19, 22-25, 23-25, 25-23, 15-12) in an epic duel in Pool D in Varna. (FIVB.org)

The Asian powerhouse dominated and sealed the 1st set 25-19. However, Finland fought back and took the 2nd, 25-22.

They kept the momentum and finished the 3rd, 25-23 in their favor. But team Iran showed resilience and won the 4th, 25-23, sending the match to decider, which Iran ended 15-12 in their favor.

With the victory Iran secured the 2nd seat in pool D with 11 points, advancing to the next stage of the tournament. 


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