In a thrilling finish in the decider, Alas Pilipinas were the ones who blinked first, and Iran secured their spot in the Round of 16 in the FIVB Worlds.
Alas Pilipinas had victory in its grasp, but a crucial error allowed it to slip away to the hands of Iran, 21-25, 25-21, 17-25, 23-25, 22-20, in the FIVB Men's World Championship at the MOA Arena in Pasay Thursday, Sept. 18.