Qatar will go home on a high note, taking the victory against Romania in four sets in Pool B of the FIVB Men’s World Championship.
Qatar closed its Pool B campaign on a winning note, rallying from a set down to defeat Romania in four frames, 20-25, 25-23, 25-20, 25-22, at the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship on Wednesday, September 17, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
With both teams already eliminated from Round of 16 contention, the match became a battle for pride.
Romania struck first with a composed 25-20 opening set, but Qatar responded in the second with a tight 25-23 win before seizing control in the third, 25-20.
The world No. 21 side then held firm in the fourth to secure the result over the 23rd-ranked Europeans.
Earlier, it was already confirmed that powerhouse teams Poland and the Netherlands would advance from Pool B, with their head-to-head matchup later in the day set to determine the group’s top seed.
Qatar’s victory ensured a positive finish to its campaign, highlighting resilience after a tough run in the group stage.
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