DRAMATIC MATCH | Ran Takahashi VS Nimir Abdel-Aziz | AVC Champions League 2025

DRAMATIC MATCH | Ran Takahashi VS Nimir Abdel-Aziz | AVC Champions League 2025. NIMIR LEADS AL-RAYYAN TO THRILLING TIE-BREAK VICTORY OVER SUNTORY SUNBIRDS, SPOT IN AVC MEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL AND CLUB WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP.

Kyoto, Japan, May 17, 2025 – Abdel-Aziz Nimir delivered a sensational match-high 40 points to lead Al-Rayyan Sports Club of Qatar to a dramatic 3-2 comeback (22-25, 25-22, 23-25, 25-23, 17-15) victory over Japan’s Suntory Sunbirds Osaka in the semi-finals of the inaugural AVC Men’s Champions League at Shimadzu Arena on Saturday.

The electrifying win sent Al-Rayyan into the championship final and secured their place in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship. Meanwhile, the Sunbirds’ hopes were dashed, disappointing their home fans after a valiant effort.

Nimir, who previously competed in Japan’s V.League with Wolfdogs Nagoya, was unstoppable, tallying 31 kills, 5 aces, and 4 blocks. On the opposing side, Russian outside hitter Dmitriy Muserskiy recorded 30 points with 25 kills, 2 blocks, and 3 aces, while Japanese star Ran Takahashi added 20 points, including 19 successful attacks.

“It was a tough and great match. I’m very happy we won,” said the 33-year-old Nimir in a brief comment after the match.

PHOTO: AVC

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