Qatar
In the semifinal matches, Qatar defeated Japan after four sets (25-21, 22-25, 25-19, 25-16) while Iran outplayed Chinese Taipei in straight sets (25-19, 25-20, 25-23).
For Iran, this will be their fifth final and until now they won three gold medals, while fore Qatar this is their first final ever. Interesting that Japan lost their fourth semifinal in this competition.
Tuesday, August 14
5th-8th
Australia – Kazakhstan 3-1 (25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 25-16)
Thailand – Korea 3-1 (25-23, 27-25, 21-25, 25-16)
Semi-finals
Qatar – Japan 3-1 (25-21, 22-25, 25-19, 25-16)
Chinese Taipei – Iran 0-3 (19-25, 20-25, 23-25)
Wednesday, August 15
For 7th place: Kazakhstan – Korea
For 5th place: Australi a- Thailand
For 3rd place: Japan – Chinese Taipei
Final: Iran – Qatar
To see complete results and standings, visit our Asian Cup 2018 / Male / Seniors page.