One more victory, the third in a row, for Sweden, who dominated the game although they had to work hard to beat Iran.

The first set was exciting and was determined by a buzzer-beater. Neither of the two teams managed to take a lead of more than two goals, however in the last attack, with the timer on the way towards the completion of the 10th minute, Johansson with a 2 point-shot gave his team a 1-0 lead with 26:25.

The second set was equally exciting, but the Swedes were cooler and more efficient and thus managed to prevail 24:21, having taken earlier a difference which reached up to seven points (22:15).

The sets: 26:25, 24:21

Sweden: Hanssen 2, Lindell, Johansson 10, Paldanius 14, Blomdahl, Samuelsson 8, Andersson, Nederman, Henriksson 16,Holmqvist.

Iran: Gohari 4, Saeidi, Heidarian Hossein, Flavarjani 12, Heidarianpour 2, Heidarian Ali 15, Masoud, Alipour 1, Goldan, Najafabadi.

Referees: Ortega, Aular. Suspension: 1-2

Quotes

Oscar Johansson (Sweden - Player)

"It was a fantastic game. Iran has good players in all positions and we are very happy with the result. From our side we did what we had to do and thus the victory came".

Mehdi Gashghaeirad (Iran - Coach)

"It was a difficult game for both teams. Sweden are the European champions and we are the Asian champions. I think we could have won the game but we made some mistakes, I do not know why.

“This is normal forour sport. But I'm excited about my players’ performance, who played with heart. Now we're turn our focus at the next game".