2019 VNL: Iran 0-3 USA

Iran have suffered a straight sets defeat to the USA in their ceremonial last game of the preliminary round of the 2019 Nations League.

According to Press TV, the two teams went into the match in Bulgaria having both qualified for the finals of the competition. The USA being the hosts and Iran advancing as 1 of the Top 5 teams.

The opener ended 27-25 to the USA, which began and ended the set on top.

The Asian aces, however, had a much better start to the 2nd set, but let their advantage slip midway to concede it 25-21.

The 3rd set repeatedly swung in favor of 1 side to the other until team USA pulled away at the end to claim it 25-20.

The Iranians won 12 of their 15 games in the preliminary round to finish 2nd behind Brazil.

The finals will be held in Chicago from the 10th to the 14th of July with Russia, France and Poland completing the group of 6 teams in contention.

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