Thailand somehow beats China to get the ticket
we gotta beat iran first
Thailand somehow beats China to get the ticket
we gotta beat iran first
Iran really put China in trouble. Let’s see if they can keep this up for the rest of the match. If we can find one or two more high-level players, we could enter the territory of Asia’s top teams.
Edit: Looks like Iran crashed, but China is the strongest team in Asia. Hopefully, this is the beginning of Iran’s progress.
If the Dominican Republic and Thailand somehow manage to secure their spots in the continental tournament, it will be a bloodbath for the rankings.
If the Dominican Republic and Thailand somehow manage to secure their spots in the continental tournament, it will be a bloodbath for the rankings.
Yesss I want that to happen so badly… If that happens the next VNLs will be crazy when it comes to gaining these ranking points ![]()
Iran really put China in trouble. Let’s see if they can keep this up for the rest of the match. If we can find one or two more high-level players, we could enter the territory of Asia’s top teams.
Edit: Looks like Iran crashed, but China is the strongest team in Asia. Hopefully, this is the beginning of Iran’s progress.
still one more very meaningful match against japan tomorrow - if iran wins they can go to wc 27
Iran defense is a lot of fun ![]()
I tuned in for set 2, it's my first time seeing Iran play but it's looking quite good ![]()
Bronze Medal match
Iran vs Japan
Japan is leading 1-0 25-21
Where were these Wada super serves yesterday 🙄
I totally misread FIVB’s post about Thailand 😭😭😭 I just woke up and saw Thailand (after seeing Canada’s OG Q post) and thought they had qualified for Olympics and was so proud of them for winning against China. But it was the World Cup Q post 🥲🥲🥲
I tuned in for set 2, it's my first time seeing Iran play but it's looking quite good
It was until you started watching !
Lolss...jk
I myself started following mid set 2... but seriously, Iran have strong hitters, no18, no15...
It was until you started watching !
Lolss...jk
I myself started following mid set 2... but seriously, Iran have strong hitters, no18, no15...
But even though the set score was big, they still did not get swept off the court imo. I like the setting as well, she makes good contacts with the ball. I just hope Wada stops being so amazing for a sec so we can have a fourth (and fifth) set ![]()
When they were leading 7-2 in set 3, Iranian coach did a surprising thing.. he replaced some of the regular starters with reserves. Perhaps he realized that this would be the last match here and he wanted everyone to get a chance to play
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Seems like Japan's short MB, Yamaguchi, consistently out-blocks the big girls
Nahhh, so close
they really deserved a set win here!
Ooh... why did the Japanese coach challenge? would've been wonderful if Iran could win a set of a top Asian team 🤔
China's big hitters and monster blockers
VS
Thailand's combination plays and superb floor defense
Zhuang Yushan vs Sasipaporn
If I were a neutral volleyball fan I'd love for Thailand to win, but a Chinese win would give an extra world ranking spot for OQ... I'm conflicted ![]()
Happy to see Wu MJ back on court ![]()
China actually look even messier than Japan yesterday, their benches are however much much better so hopefully we get a more interesting match