Asian Games23 : Indian volleyballers shock South Korea in stunning result , moves to knockouts

 




Indian men's volleyball team stunned Asian Games 2018  silver medal winner South Korea 3-2 in an epic  five-set thriller to reach the knockout round of the Asian Games 2022 in Hangzhou on Wednesday.


India recorded  a sensational 25-27, 29-27, 25-22, 20-25, 17-15 victory over three-time champions Korea in their final Group C match that lasted over 2.5 hours .


The Koreans took the lead by winning the first set but India hit back with vengeance by winning the next two epic sets . However the Koreans bounced back to level at 2-2 only for India to extract an epic win after 2 hours 40 minutes of drama.


After securing a convincing 3-0 victory over Cambodia on Tuesday, India, who were the 1986 bronze winners  took the top position in their group, notching up five points.


Magnificent efforts from Amit Gulia and Ashwal Rai were the main reason  behind  India's success, as they contributed in a huge way in the team's memorable victory 

India's next round opponents could be  from Chinese Taipei or Mongolia

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