Foolad Comes 4th in AVC Men’s Champions League
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Japan’s SV. League champions Suntory Sunbirds Osaka rebounded from a semifinal setback to secure the bronze medal at the inaugural AVC Men’s Champions League.
The home team delivered a convincing straight-set 25-15, 25-15, 25-19 win over defending Asian Club champion Foolad Sirjan Iranian at Shimadzu Arena on Sunday.
Star outside hitter Dmitriy Muserskiy led the charge with 20 points, including 15 kills, one block, and an impressive four service aces. Supporting him were Alain De Armas and Ran Takahashi, who contributed 10 and 9 points respectively.
For Foolad Sirjan, Mohsen Delavari led the scoring with 14 points, including 13 kills.
Al Rayyan of Qatar will meet Japan’s Osaka Bluteon in the final match on Monday.
