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In a gripping encounter at the Volleyball Nations League 2023, Bulgaria narrowly secured victory against Iran with a 3:2 win. The clash was filled with captivating rallies and brilliant performances from both sides.
Here’s the game score:
| Set | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 21 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 15 |
| Iran | 25 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 11 |
Bulgaria shone in various aspects of the game, registering 59 attacks, 12 blocks, 4 serve aces, and 46 digs. In comparison, Iran managed 47 attacks, 15 blocks, 6 serve aces, and 46 digs.
Asparuh Asparuhov, wearing jersey number 8 for Bulgaria, put up a remarkable performance as an outside hitter (OH), scoring 21 attack points and contributing 2 block points. Martin Atanasov, another prominent player for Bulgaria, tallied 18 total ABS with 15 attack points, 1 block point, and 2 serve points. Kolev Nikolay, Dimitrov Dimitar, and Penchev Nikolay also made substantial contributions to their team’s victory.
Bulgaria’s personal statistics:
| Player No | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Asparuhov Asparuh | OH | 23 | 21 | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | Atanasov Martin | OH | 18 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | Kolev Nikolay | MB | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | Dimitrov Dimitar | O | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Penchev Nikolay | OH | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Iran showed strong resistance throughout the match. Ali Hajipour Moghadam Faroji, Iran’s opposite hitter, contributed 17 total ABS with 10 attack points, 4 block points, and 3 serve points. Iran’s captain, Seyed Mohammad Mousavi Eraghi, demonstrated his blocking skills by scoring 7 block points, and Morteza Sharifi proved essential with 10 attack points.
Iran’s personal statistics:
| Player No | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Hajipour Moghadam Faroji Ali | O | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 |
| 6 | Mousavi Eraghi Seyed Mohammad (C) | MB | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
| 49 | Sharifi Morteza | OH | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Esfandiar Amirhossein | OH | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 23 | Saadat Bardia | O | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
This match was an absolute nail-biter with both teams showcasing exceptional skill and tenacity. While Bulgaria emerged victorious, Iran demonstrated that they are a force to be reckoned with in international volleyball. Fans and analysts eagerly await the upcoming matches in the Volleyball Nations League.
