ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s U19 volleyball team continued their commanding run in the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U19 World Championship, silencing the home crowd with a straight-sets victory over host Uzbekistan, winning 3-0 in their second Pool A clash.
With set scores of 25-23, 25-18, and 25-21, the young Men in Green displayed nerves of steel, showcasing a blend of raw talent, tactical precision, and relentless energy on the court.
Leading from the Front
Captain Muhammad Yahya was the heartbeat of the squad, turning in a stellar performance with 24 points, including 21 thunderous attack points, leading his team with both poise and power. Supporting him were Saud with 10 points, and Muhtad Ali Shah and Ajmal, who chipped in with 9 points each.
Domination by the Numbers
Pakistan’s superiority was evident on the stats sheet:
Attack Points: 45 (Pakistan) vs. 28 (Uzbekistan)
Block Points: 12 (Pakistan) vs. 5 (Uzbekistan)
Serve Points: 2 (Pakistan) vs. 3 (Uzbekistan)
While the serve battle was tight, Pakistan held the upper hand in both attack and defence, maintaining momentum and silencing a boisterous home crowd.
Head coach Saeed Ahmed Khan Sady hailed the team’s maturity and mental toughness: “Beating the host nation on their home turf is no easy task. But our boys executed the game plan with precision, showed discipline under pressure, and kept their focus sharp throughout. This win is a major morale booster, but the journey isn’t over yet.”
Chairman of the Pakistan Volleyball Federation, Chaudhry Muhammad Yaqoob, praised the team’s consistency and the federation’s commitment to nurturing young talent: “Our youth teams are not only qualifying for the world stage—they are performing like true champions. This is a proud moment for Pakistan volleyball.”
Up Next: Pakistan vs. Turkiye
With confidence riding high and two consecutive wins under their belt, Pakistan now prepares to face Turkiye in their next Pool A match. A win would further solidify their standing as one of the strongest sides in the preliminary round and reinforce their ambitions of reaching the knockout stage.
