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The Netherlands men’s national volleyball team secured an enthralling 3-2 victory against Iran in a closely contested match in the Volleyball Nations League 2023. The Dutch team fought back after losing the first set to eventually triumph over the Iranians.
Match Score Summary:
| Set | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 16 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 15 |
| Iran | 25 | 16 | 25 | 17 | 10 |
The Netherlands began the match on the backfoot, losing the first set 16-25. They managed to turn the tide in the second set with a commanding 25-16 win. After a narrow 21-25 loss in the third set, the Dutch team regrouped and took the fourth set 25-17. The decisive fifth set was clinched by the Netherlands with a 15-10 scoreline.
Team Statistics:
- Netherlands: 52 attacks, 17 blocks, 11 serve aces, 43 digs
- Iran: 45 attacks, 10 blocks, 7 serve aces, 42 digs
Personal Statistics:
Netherlands:
| Player No | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Abdel-Aziz Nimir (C) | O | 27 | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| 12 | Tuinstra Bennie Junior | OH | 20 | 16 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Van Garderen Maarten | OH | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Plak Fabian | MB | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 17 | Parkinson Michael | MB | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| 7 | Jorna Gijs | OH | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Iran:
| Player No | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Esmaeilnezhad Amin | O | 21 | 17 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Mousavi Eraghi Seyed Mohammad (C) | MB | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 27 | Valizadeh Mohammad | MB | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | Esfandiar Amirhossein | OH | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Hossein Khanzadeh Firouzjah Poriya | OH | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Nimir Abdel-Aziz, the captain of the Dutch team, was the standout performer with a total of 27 ABS (Attack-BlocK-Serve) points, including 20 attack points and 6 serve points. On the Iranian side, Esmaeilnezhad Amin was the highest scorer with 21 ABS points, including 17 attack points.
This victory marks a significant achievement for the Netherlands as they continue their campaign in the Volleyball Nations League 2023. Both teams displayed high levels of skill and determination, contributing to an exhilarating game that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
