In the match, held in Osaka’s at Panasonic Arena, Amir Hossein Esfandiar scored a match-high 25 points including 21 kills, one block and 3 aces for Foolad Sirjan, while Ali Hijipour added another 24 points for the team.
Tamiraa Khangal led Nakhon Ratchasima Qmin C VC with 21 points from 19 attacks, one block and one ace.
“It was the first game of the competition, so, very important to win. It was not easy due to the timing. Playing at 10am is not easy for us, but although we won in five sets, it’s still important. Our next match remains the same as we have to play at 10am again. However, we have to win,” Foolad Sirjan’s Earvin Ngapeth said.
Nakhon Ratchasima Qmin C VC will next face Chinese Taipei’s Taichung Bank on Monday, while Foolad Sirjan will wrap up the pool play campaign against the same opponent on Tuesday.