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In a sensational, high-intensity match, Iran claimed victory over Italy with a score of 3:2 (20-25, 25-23, 25-23, 16-25, 9-15) to clinch the gold medal in the 2023 Men’s U21 World Championship. Italy, though exhibiting a strong performance, was left settling for the silver medal.
The Game Scores
| Sets | Iran | Italy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 25 |
| 2 | 25 | 23 |
| 3 | 25 | 23 |
| 4 | 16 | 25 |
| 5 | 9 | 15 |
| Total | 2 | 3 |
The match was a thrilling back-and-forth, with both teams giving their utmost in a bid for victory. Iran’s exceptional blocking and service game was pivotal, with the team earning 12 blocks and 13 service aces, respectively. Italy, on the other hand, had a more aggressive approach, focusing on attacks and digs, recording 59 attacks and 55 digs.
Match Statistics
| Team | Attacks | Blocks | Serve Aces | Digs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 52 | 12 | 13 | 31 |
| Italy | 59 | 5 | 8 | 55 |
For Iran, Golzadeh Amir Mohammad, Hossein Khanzadeh Firouzjah Poriya, and Sepehri Fard Shayan proved to be the pillars of the team’s offensive. For Italy, Bovolenta Alessandro Alberto and Orioli Mattia were instrumental in the team’s attack efforts.
Player Statistics
Italy
| Player No | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Bovolenta Alessandro Alberto | O | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Orioli Mattia | OH | 17 | 12 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | Volpe Nicolò | MB | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | Bartolucci Filippo | MB | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | Roberti Federico | OH | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Iran
| Player No | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Golzadeh Amir Mohammad | O | 20 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| 9 | Hossein Khanzadeh Firouzjah Poriya | OH | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 |
| 10 | Sepehri Fard Shayan | MB | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 5 | Nasri Mastanabad Mobin | OH | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 | Javan Bonehgaz Younes | OH | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
This high-octane game lived up to the expectations of the passionate crowd, with both teams showcasing exceptional skill and tactical acumen. However, it was the Iranians who took the top spot on the podium, leaving their Italian counterparts with silver. This remarkable match will undoubtedly be remembered as a classic showdown in the history of the Men’s U21 World Championship.
