Pakistan superior to the spherical of 16 on the FIVB Boys’ Beneath-17 World Championship after a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria on Monday, closing their Pool E marketing campaign with two wins from three matches.
Pakistan produced an assured efficiency all through, profitable all three units by an similar 25-17 score-line as they managed the competition with sturdy serving, attacking stress and disciplined defence.
The victory capped a constructive restoration for Pakistan, who opened the event with a 3-0 win over Chinese language Taipei earlier than dropping 3-0 to Iran.
Fahad Ali was amongst Pakistan’s main performers, offering constant attacking menace, whereas Muhammad Irfan helped preserve the staff’s composure and construction. Faizan Ullah additionally made an vital contribution as Pakistan maintained management from the opening exchanges.
Pakistan rapidly established a bonus within the first set and by no means allowed Algeria to construct sustained momentum, closing it 25-17.
The second set adopted an identical sample, with Pakistan combining aggressive assaults with efficient teamwork to take one other 25-17 win and transfer inside one set of victory.
Algeria tried to reply within the third, however Pakistan remained composed and completed strongly, securing a 3rd consecutive 25-17 set victory to finish the straight-sets win.
Pakistan completed the pool stage with a 2-1 document. Their earlier victory over Chinese language Taipei got here 25-20, 25-10, 25-23, whereas their solely defeat was towards Iran, who gained 25-23, 25-22, 25-18.
The consequence sends Pakistan into the knockout section, the place they are going to face Egypt within the spherical of 16 on Tuesday at 10pm.
Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) congratulated the gamers, teaching workers and staff administration following the victory and urged the brigade to stay centered forward of the knockout match.
For Pakistan’s younger staff, the assembly with Egypt represents one other alternative to make an impression on the world stage and transfer one step nearer to the latter levels of the championship.