Loss against Bulgaria Crushed our Dreams: Saeid Marouf
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian national volleyball team's captain Saeid Marouf said the loss against co-host Bulgaria crushed their dreams for Torino.
Iran suffered three defeats in a row against Bulgaria, Canada and USA in Pool G and failed to book a place in the 2018 FIVB World Championship Final Six.
“We fought very well in the first round in Varna and qualified with four victories but in Sofia we started with a very tough game against Bulgaria. We lost and it was difficult to come back. The game against Bulgaria crushed our dreams for Torino,” Marouf said.
“After two loses in a row it was hard to play against USA, one of the best teams in the World."
"We had bad results in the second round but at the end of the day I’m happy that I played in the World Championship. Now we’ll enjoy watching the Final Six in Torino,” the Iran setter added.
