{"id":492561,"date":"2025-07-25T02:49:59","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T21:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=492561"},"modified":"2025-07-25T09:08:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T04:08:45","slug":"pakistan-outclass-belgium-in-world-u19-volleyball-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/pakistan-outclass-belgium-in-world-u19-volleyball-opener\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan outclass Belgium in World U19 Volleyball opener"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tashkent<br \/>\nPakistan got off to a dream start in their maiden appearance at the FIVB Boys\u2019 U19 Volleyball World Championship, registering a straight-sets victory over Belgium in their opening match of the tournament in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Despite being ranked 19th in the world, Pakistan stunned the seventh-ranked Belgian side with an emphatic 3-0 win, securing the sets 25-19, 25-17, and 25-22 to open their campaign in dominant fashion. Captain Yahya led from the front with a composed and impactful performance, scoring 11 points in the match, while middle blocker Saud emerged as the top scorer, contributing 13 points, including 9 from attacks and 4 on blocks.<br \/>\nPakistan outperformed Belgium in all departments \u2014 registering 32 attacks, 11 blocks, and 2 service points compared to Belgium\u2019s 28, 6, and 1, respectively. Pakistan also capitalised on Belgium\u2019s errors, gaining 30 points from their opponents\u2019 mistakes.<br \/>\nIn team skills, Pakistan recorded 70 digs, 63 receptions, and 111 sets, reflecting the squad\u2019s all-round effort and coordination in their tournament debut.<br \/>\nAmong other key performers, Jibran added 7 points, Ajmal 5, Muhtad 5, and setter Abu Bakar chipped in with 2 points. Pakistan\u2019s defence and net play were particularly notable in neutralising the Belgian attack.<br \/>\nPakistan will next face hosts Uzbekistan in their second group-stage match on Friday, hoping to build on their historic opening win and continue their momentum in the world championship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tashkent Pakistan got off to a dream start in their maiden appearance at the FIVB Boys\u2019 U19 Volleyball World Championship, registering a straight-sets victory over Belgium in their opening match of the tournament in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. 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