TEHRAN – Foolad Sirjan defeated Taichung Bank of Chinese Taipei in straight sets (25-17, 25-14, 25-13) at the inaugural AVC Men’s Champions League on Tuesday.
The Iranian team secured its place at the top of Pool C at the Panasonic Arena.
Foolad Sirjan showcased their firepower and tactical superiority throughout the match, notching their second straight win and collecting a total of 5 points to finish atop the group.
Nakhon Ratchasima QminC VC of Thailand took second place with 4 points, while Taichung Bank, winless in both outings, were eliminated.
French star Earvin Ngapeth and Iranian opposite Mohsen Delavari led the scoring for Foolad Sirjan with 15 points apiece. Middle blocker Concepcion Rojas Javier Octavio added 13 points, while Alireza Abdolhamidi chipped in 11.
With the win, Foolad Sirjan Iranian topped Pool C, advancing to the quarterfinals alongside second-place Nakhon Ratchasima. Taichung Bank, finishing bottom of the group with no points, exited the tournament.