ISLAMABAD: Pakistan accomplished a collection clear sweep over Australia after beating the guests 3-0 within the third and remaining volleyball match right here on the Pakistan Sports activities Complicated on Thursday.
Led by Murad Jehan, the nationwide facet, who performed with a full-strength group regardless of coming into the sport with an unassailable lead within the collection, dominated with scores of 26-24, 25-22, 25-20, warming up completely for subsequent month’s Asian Volleyball Confederation Problem Cup.
Australia, who’re additionally going to characteristic within the event — set to be held in Bahrain — can be considering methods to hit type forward of the high-profile event.
“A clear sweep within the collection was our goal and we have now achieved it with teamwork,” a jubilant Murad mentioned after the match. “This victory means quite a bit or us because it provides us a giant enhance of confidence for the AVC Problem Cup.”
Echoing Murad’s views, Pakistan’s senior smasher Aimal Khan mentioned beating Australia 3-0 was an accomplishment to be happy with for the nationwide group, particularly after their latest title triumph within the Central Asian Volleyball Championship.
“All gamers are good varieties and hopefully, we will probably be on the victory stand within the AVC Problem Cup in Bahrian,” he mentioned. “How we fought towards a robust Australian group was commendable. Our facet is full rhythm and type.”
The chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashood was the chief visitor of the ultimate match of the collection and he, together with Pakistan Volleyball Federation chairman Chaudhry Yaqoob distributed awards and gave away trophies.
They appreciated the performances of each groups, notably that of Pakistan for placing up a formidable present.
Pakistan group will fly for Behrian on Friday night time from Sialkot Airport.
Printed in Daybreak, Might thirty first, 2024