The Pakistan U18 volleyball team continued their winning streak, defeating Chinese Taipei 3-1 in the first Super Eight match of the Asia U18 Volleyball Championship 2024 on Thursday. This victory significantly boosts Pakistan’s chances of reaching the semifinals.
After a flawless group stage performance, where they won all three matches, Pakistan entered a challenging Super Eight group alongside Japan, Chinese Taipei, and Korea. In a thrilling match to kick off the Super Eight stage, Pakistan displayed exceptional skill and composure, winning with set scores of 25-20, 24-26, 25-18, and 25-23.
Standout performances came from Mehd Ali Shah, Abu Bakar, Muhammad Yahya, and Muhammad Anas. This win puts Pakistan in a strong position to advance to the semifinals.
Pakistan will face Japan in their next Super Eight match tomorrow. With their carry-forwarded points from the group stage due to a win over Korea, Pakistan is well-positioned for a successful finish in the Super Eight and a qualification for the semifinals.
Coach Saeed Ahmad Saadi praised the team’s performance, highlighting their control and resilience, particularly their ability to bounce back after losing the second set.
