Iran clinched a gripping 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in Belgrade, with Amin Esmaeilnezhad and 20-year-old Poriya Hossein Khanzadeh Firouzjah delivering standout performances. The comeback win lifts Iran to eighth in the VNL standings, boosting their Finals hopes.
Amin and Dutch counterpart Michiel Ahyi each scored 22 points, while Poriya added 21, helping Iran overcome a strong Dutch block. Despite being outblocked 13-7, Iran capitalized on errors to seal the win. “We played better today and must keep improving,” Amin said.
Meanwhile, in Burgas, France cruised past Turkiye in straight sets (25-20, 25-18, 25-19). Theo Faure led with 16 points, as the reigning Olympic champs climbed to fourth place. “We’re building every day,” Faure noted after the match.
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