AVC Nations Cup 2025 semi-finals confirmed! Pakistan will meet defending champions Qatar, while hosts Bahrain face Korea. Watch live on VBTV.
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The Final Four Are Set
The AVC Men’s Volleyball Nations Cup 2025 semi-finals are locked in! After a thrilling quarter-final round, the final four teams—Pakistan, Qatar, Bahrain, and Korea—will now battle for a place in the final.
🇧🇭 Bahrain vs Korea – Semi-Final 1
Hosts Bahrain will take on Korea in the first semi-final on Monday at 16:30 local time (13:30 UTC). Bahrain enters the semis with high momentum after a straight-set but intense win over Chinese Taipei 3-0 (25-18, 25-22, 35-33).
- Ali Khamis Ebrahim led Bahrain with 17 points, including 4 kill blocks and 2 aces.
- Chang Yu-Sheng of Chinese Taipei topped the match with 20 points in a losing effort.
Korea, meanwhile, overcame Australia 3-1 (25-23, 25-18, 22-25, 25-23) in a closely fought quarter-final. While Australia led in blocking (15-6), Korea’s Subong Heo powered the offense with 18 points.
🇵🇰 Pakistan vs Qatar – Semi-Final 2
In a rematch of last year’s final, Pakistan will lock horns with Qatar at 19:00 local time (16:00 UTC) on Monday. This fixture promises fireworks as both teams carry a mix of experience and explosiveness.
🟢 Pakistan’s Journey
Pakistan booked their semi-final spot with a brilliant 3-1 comeback win over Indonesia (20-25, 25-21, 25-20, 25-17).
- Captain Murad Jehan led the team with 20 points.
- Pakistan dominated at the net with superior blocks and serves.
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🔴 Qatar’s Rollercoaster Quarter-Final
Qatar battled past a resilient Vietnamese side in the most dramatic quarter-final of the tournament:
3-2 (29-31, 25-21, 25-15, 22-25, 15-12).
- Belal Nabel Abunabot shined with 8 kill blocks.
- Raimi Wadidie and Ribeiro Renan each served up 5 aces.
- Youssef Oughlaf and Vietnam’s Nguyen Van Quoc Duy shared top scorer honors with 22 points each.
💡 Recap of Quarter-Final Results
| Match | Result | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan vs Indonesia | 3-1 | Murad’s 20 points lead win |
| Qatar vs Vietnam | 3-2 | Defensive masterclass by Qatar |
| Korea vs Australia | 3-1 | Subong Heo leads the offense |
| Bahrain vs Chinese Taipei | 3-0 | Ebrahim blocks and scores big |
📉 Classification Rounds for Lower Rankings
While the top four battle for gold, other teams continue to fight for rankings:
- Thailand beat the Philippines 3-0 (25-21, 25-20, 25-18) to start the 9th–11th place round-robin.
- Amornthep Khonhan scored a match-high 14 points for Thailand.
Upcoming 5th–8th place matches will see:
- Chinese Taipei vs Australia
- Indonesia vs Vietnam
- Thailand vs New Zealand
📺 When and Where to Watch
You can catch all the AVC Men’s Nations Cup 2025 semi-final action live on VBTV.
Monday, June 24 – Semi-Final Schedule:
- 🕓 16:30 Local (13:30 UTC): Bahrain 🆚 Korea
- 🕖 19:00 Local (16:00 UTC): Pakistan 🆚 Qatar
🏐 What’s at Stake?
The winners of these semi-finals will head into the final, while the losers will fight for the bronze medal. With Qatar as defending champions and Pakistan eager for revenge, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Conclusion
The AVC Nations Cup 2025 semi-finals are set to deliver high-octane volleyball. Whether it’s the host nation’s push to reach the final or Pakistan’s quest to dethrone Qatar, fans are in for a treat. Don’t miss a moment—stream the matches live on VBTV and follow all updates from the AVC Men’s Nations Cup.
FAQs
1. Who are the semi-finalists in the AVC Nations Cup 2025?
Pakistan, Qatar, Bahrain, and Korea are the four teams in the semi-finals.
2. When will Pakistan play their semi-final match?
Pakistan will face Qatar on Monday, June 24 at 19:00 local time (16:00 UTC).
3. Where can I watch the AVC Nations Cup matches live?
All matches are available to stream on VBTV.
4. Who was the top scorer in the Pakistan vs Indonesia quarter-final?
Pakistan’s captain Murad Jehan scored 20 points.
5. What was Qatar’s quarter-final score against Vietnam?
Qatar beat Vietnam in a five-set thriller: 3-2 (29-31, 25-21, 25-15, 22-25, 15-12)