Manila, Sept. 26 -- The Czech Republic and Bulgaria both scored come-from-behind victories here to secure their berths in the semifinals of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship.
Opposite Patrik Indra had 20 kills and two aces for 22 points and outside hitter Lukas Vasina added 21 as the Czech Republic claimed the 22-25, 27-25, 25-20 and 25-21 victory over Iran, the only Asian team in the top eight of this World Championship.
After taking the opener, Iran reached set point first in the second set, but the European side took control with an ace by opposite Marek Sotola. Moments later, another ace by outside hitter Lukas Vasina closed the set for the Czech Republic. In the next two sets, the European side cut down on errors and ...