Pakistan Stuns Qatar to Reach Final of AVC Men’s Volleyball Nations Cup 2025
- Pakistan beat world No. 23 Qatar 3-0 to reach the AVC Nations Cup final.
- Usman Faryad Ali and Murad Jehan led a strong team performance.
- Pakistan will face South Korea or Bahrain in the final on Tuesday.
Pakistan’s men’s volleyball team pulled off a stunning upset on Monday by defeating world No. 23 Qatar in straight sets to secure a place in the final of the AVC Nations Cup 2025, held in Bahrain. The 3-0 victory, with set scores of 25-22, 25-22, and 25-21, marked Pakistan’s most dominant performance of the tournament and served as sweet revenge for their defeat to Qatar in last year’s AVC Challenge Cup final.
The Pakistani side showcased exceptional teamwork and execution, outscoring Qatar 75-65 overall. They recorded 47 attack points compared to Qatar’s 41, delivered 7 blocks to Qatar’s 5, and while Qatar had a slight edge in service points (2-1), Pakistan’s disciplined play forced 20 unforced errors from their opponents, which proved decisive.
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Usman Faryad Ali led the way for Pakistan with a match-high 18 points, including 17 from attacks and 1 block. Team captain Murad Jehan followed closely with 16 points, all from attacking plays. Murad Khan contributed 7 points, while Fahad Raza added 5 through clever playmaking. Musawer also chipped in with 4 key points, reflecting a well-rounded team performance.
The win was not just about individual brilliance but a testament to Pakistan’s growing stature in international volleyball. The team showed tactical maturity and relentless energy throughout the match, overpowering a technically superior and higher-ranked opponent with precision and determination.
“This victory proves rankings don’t tell the whole story,” said Pakistan Volleyball Federation Chairman Chaudhry Muhammad Yaqoob. “Our players showed tremendous heart and skill against one of Asia’s best teams.”
Pakistan will now face the winner of the second semifinal between South Korea and Bahrain in Tuesday’s final, where they will aim to lift their first-ever AVC Nations Cup title.
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