Indonesia Falls to Iran in AVC Continental Quarterfinals
- 28 Agt 2026 22:49 WIB
- Voice of Indonesia
Poin Utama
- Indonesia lost 1–3 to Iran in the AVC Continental 2026 quarterfinals, ending their title hopes.
- The team won the first set 25–19 but struggled as Iran dominated the next three sets.
- Coach Marcos Sugiyama’s squad failed to sustain intensity, with Iran’s defense exposing predictable attacks.
RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta – Indonesia’s women’s volleyball team saw its championship hopes dashed after a 1–3 defeat to Iran in the AVC Continental 2026 quarterfinals.
The Indonesian squad, coached by Marcos Sugiyama, was unable to advance in the Asian inter‑nation tournament after losing 25‑19, 16‑25, 12‑25, and 17‑25 to Iran. The result also extended Iran’s winning streak over Indonesia, having prevailed in their last two encounters.
Indonesia opened strongly, playing aggressively in the first set and breaking through Iran’s blocks. A late surge of seven consecutive points sealed a 25‑19 win, Antara reported.
Momentum shifted in the second set as Iran rallied from a 13‑13 tie to secure five straight points and close out 25‑16. The third set saw Indonesia’s intensity drop, with Iran’s tight defense exposing predictable attacks. Iran raced ahead 16‑6 and finished 25‑12.
In the fourth set, Indonesia struggled to find answers against Iran’s consistent play. Despite tactical changes from Sugiyama, Iran maintained control and sealed victory 25‑17.
The defeat ended Indonesia’s bid for the AVC title, underscoring the need for stronger consistency and adaptability against Asia’s top teams. ***
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