The Pakistan U18 volleyball team secured their fourth consecutive victory at the Asia U18 Volleyball Championship 2024 with an impressive 3-1 win over Chinese Taipei in their first Super Eight match on Thursday.
This latest victory significantly boosts Pakistan’s chances of advancing to the semifinals in Volleyball Championship. After a perfect record in the group stage, where they won all three matches, Pakistan was drawn into a tough Super Eight group with Japan, Chinese Taipei, and Korea.
In a thrilling encounter to open the Super Eight stage, Pakistan demonstrated exceptional skill and composure, winning with set scores of 25-20, 24-26, 25-18, and 25-23. Key contributions came from Mehd Ali Shah, Abu Bakar, Muhammad Yahya, and Muhammad Anas.
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The victory strengthens Pakistan’s position for a semifinal berth. Their next challenge is against Japan, scheduled for tomorrow. With points carried forward from their group stage win over Korea, Pakistan remains in a strong position to advance further in the tournament.
Coach Saeed Ahmad Saadi praised the team’s performance, commending their control and resilience, particularly their ability to recover after losing the second set4o mini
