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Reigning champions Russia sweep Iran to finish at 4-1
- Updated: August 15, 2016
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 25, 2016 – Defending Olympic champions Russia overpowered Iran 3-0 (25-23, 25-16, 25-20) for its fourth victory and one loss in Pool B of the men’s volleyball tournament at Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
The winners took momentarily the second position of the pool pending on the outcome of match between Poland (3-1) and winless Cuba. Iran finished at 2-3 in fourth place.
Russia outscored Iran in spikes 40-37, blocks 10-7, aces 5-1 and made only 14 unforced errors compared to 20 by the losers.
Maxim Mikhaylov led Russia with 18 points, including three blocks and one ace, while Egor Kliuka …
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