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Iran spoiled the much-awaited Manila debut of crowd darling USA, pulling off a 26-28, 25-23, 25-18, 26-28, 15-13 stunner for a stellar maiden win in the Volleyball Nations League Men’s Week 3 on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
“This is the most difficult game to start the third week and play the USA, which is one of the best teams in the world. We’re so happy to win against one of the biggest teams like the USA,” said Ghara. But the Iranians saved their best for last, recovering from a near meltdown after wasting a 9-6 lead as the Americans stormed back to within 13-14 with yet another DeFalco attack only for Firouzjah to seal the deal.
Earlier, five players hit twin digits led by Gyorgi Grozer with 21 points on 18 hits, two aces and a block as the Germans improved to 4-5 to stay in the thick of the race for a Top-8 finish and a ticket in the finale.
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