Karachi: The Pakistani team under 19 continued its dominant race in the FIVB World Championship, winning a fourth consecutive victory while swept Porto Rico in two sets (25-20, 25-20, 25-15) in Tachkent, in Uzbekistan.
The victory has also solidified the undefeated record of Pakistan into the tournament, not having abandoned a single set so far.
Although he was ranked 19th in the ranking of young worlds, six places below Puerto Rico, Pakistan, outperformed his opponent in key fields.
The team recorded 40 attack points compared to the 30 of Puerto Rico, although Pakistan committed fewer faults (13) in the attacks than Puerto Rico (17). Yahya has become the interpreter off competition for Pakistan, contributing 22 points, including 20 attacks, a block and a service. It was supported by Ajmal and Saud, who added seven and six points respectively, Saud excels in blocks.
Defensively, the reception and excavations of Pakistan were essential, with 62 successful receptions and 54 excavations.
The team also capitalized on the services, marking three points and forcing 24 opponent errors, while Puerto Rico managed only 20 errors in the services.
Pakistan has already obtained a place in the direct elimination scene and will play its last group match against Argentina. The coherent performance of the team positioned it as a strong competitor as the tournament progresses.
