Summer Universiade: Iran beat Russia in 5 sets, win gold
Iran Volleyball team have won Gold at the 2017 Summer Universiade by overcoming Russia in a 5-set thriller in Chinese Taipei.
The Persians started the match with full force on Tuesday and won the first set 25-17, but the Russians came back in the second and third, taking both sets 25-15 and 25-23 respectively.
Iran, however, found their rhythm and style back again in the fourth and managed to tie the match at 2 apiece by grabbing the set 26-24.
The Iranian athletes then continued their strong performance to win the fifth and final set 15-13 and hand the Islamic Republic their first ever Gold of the contest.
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