WCH M: France in the semifinals, Iran out!

15-9 – Mahmoudi’s service ends the game. It was right into the net.

12-6 – Some classic French songs coming out of speakers, in honour to this amazing French squad.

9-5 – France after all wants to avoid defeat, it’s never nice to lose even when you go through.

France

19-25 – We are going to “deciding” fifth set in Katowice. Drama free fifth set.

9-16 – It seems that French players already have celebration in their minds. Iran is way ahead and will force tie-break. 

6-11 – Huge respect for Iranian players who are fighting hard despite their elimination. Way to go Iran!

Iran

22-25 – Iran have just won their first set in the third phase. 

15-16 – Slight lead for Iranians at the second technical time-out.

10-13 – At least Iran is making this game interesting, which is very hard given the situation that they are in.

8-5 – Velasco just walked by the court, he is here to support his beloved Iran. In other news, Iran is fighting back, 9-11.

Fans

25-23 – Strong ending for French squad, now they just wait for the results of Poland – Russia.

23-21 – Fans are enjoying this one too.

20-18 – Mahmoudi and Sidibe are having some kind of a duel in this set.

16-14 – France seems to have just enough to win this one even with bench players.

13-14 – Everybody are just having fun right now, both teams are without starters on the pitch.

France

25-20 – It’s all over, France earned their spot in semifinals of the World Championship!

23-19 – Just two more mistakes are allowed for Iran or else they are out!

19-17 – At least hopes were up for a short while. With couple of trademark defensive actions, France is again back in the lead.

16-15 – With some points earned with so much effort, Iran woke up and are back into this game. They still believe in a big victory needed for semifinals. Marouf looks really fired up.

11-8 – Calm and collected France seems to be closing down this set with rather ease. Can Iran save their chances?

8-7 – Strong focused start from both teams. France has the slight lead at the begining.

Lineups

Iran: Marouf, Ghaemi, Mousavi, Ghafour, Mirzajanpour, Tashakori, L Zarif

France: Rouzier, Toniutti, Tillie, N’Gapeth, Le Roux, Le Goff, L Grebennikov

20:15 CET – “All for one, one for all!”

France

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