Volleyball
Men's Volleyball Club World C'ship: Ahmedabad Defenders lost to Minas Tenis Clube- HIGHLIGHTS
Ahmedabad Defenders lost to Minas Tenis Clube of Brazil in their debut match of Men's Volleyball Club World Championships 2023.
Ahmedabad Defenders squad for Men’s Volleyball Club World Championships 2023 (Source: PVL)
Men's Volleyball Club World Championship 2023:
It was a tough fight from the Indian champions Ahmedabad Defenders on their debut at the Men's Volleyball Club World Championship against Brazilian club Minas Tenis Clube in Bengaluru.
The Indian club lost 22-25, 23-25, 19-25. The Indian club will play one more match in the tournament.
As it happened:
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- 6 Dec 2023 4:39 PM GMT
It was a good fight from the Indian club!
On their debut, Ahmedabad Defenders lost to Minas Tenis Clube 3-0 but displayed a lot of grit and determination against a tough opponent.
- 6 Dec 2023 4:12 PM GMT
Ahmedabad Defenders have lost all the steam!
The Brazilian club has been on a roll and they have got six consecutive points to lead 11-5.
- 6 Dec 2023 4:01 PM GMT
Manoj blocks one and Defenders lead.
Defenders lead for the first time in the tie and the Indian club leads 2-0 in the third set.
- 6 Dec 2023 3:59 PM GMT
Minas wins the second set!
Ahmedabad Defenders will feel guilty about losing this set as they lost 23-25 and the Brazilian club has a big lead of 2-0. The Indian club needs to play out of their skins now.
- 6 Dec 2023 3:55 PM GMT
Just one point gap between two teams.
The Defenders are trailing 22-23 and they need just three points to win this set.
- 6 Dec 2023 3:48 PM GMT
Ahmedabad Defenders equalize.
Past 10 points have been all about the brilliance for the Indian club as Ahmedabad Defenders make it 17-17 courtesy Angmuthu's spike.
- 6 Dec 2023 3:42 PM GMT
Minas leads 12-10.
Angmuthu has been good for the Indian club and the fight is on from their side as the crowd gets behind them.
- 6 Dec 2023 3:36 PM GMT
A solid start to the second set.
Ahmedabad Defenders have started well and they are trailing 5-7 and have displayed some brilliant rallies.
- 6 Dec 2023 3:28 PM GMT
Minas win the first set 25-22.
Credits to the earlier errors in the set, Ahmedabad Defenders lost the first set 22-25 despite playing very good. It was an excellent set for the Indian club.
- 6 Dec 2023 3:20 PM GMT
Just a three point gap between both teams.
Ahmedabad Defenders have made it 18-21 and they are not letting the first set go easily.
