ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 21st Aug, 2026) Pakistan’s team delivered a determined performance against Iran in their second Pool E match at the FIVB Boys’U17 World Championship 2016 in Doha, Qatar on Friday.
After opening their campaign with a convincing 3–0 victory over Chinese Taipei, Pakistan faced a strong Iranian side in a highly competitive encounter, said a press release.
The young Green-shirts foughthard throughout the match but ultimately went down 0-3.
Match Result: Pakistan 0–3 Iran Set Scores:Set 1: Pakistan 23–25 Iran Set 2: Pakistan 22–25 IranSet 3: Pakistan 18–25 Iran.
Pakistan started the match with confidence and competed closely with Iran in the opening set. The Green Shirts remained within touching distance throughout the set, but Iran managed tosecure the crucial final points and take the opening set 25–23. The second set followed a similar pattern, with Pakistan showing determination andchallenging Iran through strong attacking play and disciplined defense. Iran, however,maintained its composure during the decisive stages to win 25–22. Pakistan continued to fight in the third set, but Iran gradually established control andeventually closed out the set 25–18, completing the 3–0 victory.
Despite the result, Pakistan’s young players demonstrated courage and determination againstone of the strongest youth volleyball teams in the region.
Pakistan’s World Championship Campaign ContinuesPakistan now has one victory and one defeat in Pool E after its first two matches.
The Green-shirts began the championship with an impressive 3–0 victory over Chinese Taipei, before facing a tough challenge against Iran. The team will now turn its attention to its final Pool E match against Algeria, where Pakistanwill aim to bounce back strongly and secure another positive result in the WorldChampionship.
In the next match, Pakistan will face Algeria which will be an important encounter for Pakistan as the team looks to finish the poolstage strongly and continue its campaign at the global championship.
The Pakistan Volleyball Federation has appreciated the efforts of the young national team andcoaching staff following today’s match against Iran.
The federation urged the players to remain positive, learn from today’s experience, and focuscompletely on the upcoming match against Algeria.
The young Green-shirts have already shown their potential on the world stage with theiropening victory over Chinese Taipei, and the team remains determined to give its best in theremaining competition.
