Oman today_ The Iranian national volleyball team achieved a thrilling victory in Manila, defeating Serbia, the former world champion, 3-2 to advance to the top 8. The match went to five sets, with Iran securing the win through 67 spikes, 13 blocks, and 5 service points.
Two standout players, Morteza Sharifi and Ali Hajipour, each scored 23 points and played a crucial role in the triumph. The energy and impressive performance of the Iranian team even drew cheers from thousands of Filipino spectators in the arena.
In the quarterfinals, Iran will face the Czech Republic, a team that defeated Serbia 3-0 in the group stage and eliminated Brazil from the competition. Iran currently ranks 16th in the world, while the Czech Republic holds the 18th spot. If Iran can maintain the same level of performance, the chances of reaching the semifinals are very high.
Historic qualification of Iran to the top 8 teams in the world with a victory over Serbia
