ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s men’s volleyball team secured a dramatic quarter-final berth in the Asian Volleyball Federation Nations Cup after edging past Chinese Taipei 3-2 in a pulsating encounter in Manama.
The nerve-shredding victory capped Pakistan’s dominant Pool C campaign, setting up a knockout clash against either Bahrain or Indonesia in the tournament’s business end.
Five-Set Epic Sees Pakistan Prevail
Pakistan opened strong with 25-20 and 25-22 set wins, displaying crisp attacking play and disciplined defense.
Chinese Taipei roared back to claim the next two sets 25-21 and 25-16, forcing a decisive fifth-set showdown that had fans on the edge of their seats.
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Thrilling Victory: Team Unity!
What a fantastic match!
🔥🇵🇰Pakistan secures a thrilling 3-2 victory against Chinese Taipei 🇹🇼. Team unity and excitement are at their peak! 💪🏐#Pakistan #Volleyball #TeamPakistan #AVCNationsCup #Bahrain2025 pic.twitter.com/xbCbhv4pVm— Pakistan Volleyball Federation 🇵🇰 (@PVF_Official) June 19, 2025
The final set became an instant classic as both teams traded blows before Pakistan clinched an 18-16 thriller, sparking wild celebrations from the green-shirts.
Heroic Performances Under Pressure
Murad Khan emerged as Pakistan’s offensive lynchpin, delivering crucial spikes during high-pressure moments.
Defensive specialist Murad Jehan produced match-saving digs in the fifth set, while Musawer Khan contributed all-round excellence in serving and attacking.
The victory marks Pakistan’s continued resurgence in Asian volleyball, building on recent successes in international competitions.
