PVL 2025: Goa Guardians beat Ahmedabad Defenders in five-set thriller to get first win
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Hyderabad, 8 October – The Prime Volleyball League kept fans on their feet as the Goa Guardians beat the Ahmedabad Defenders 13‑15, 15‑11, 9‑15, 18‑16, 19‑17 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium.
Rohit Yadav earned the Man‑of‑the‑Match award, leading the Guardians with strong set plays and killer attacks. The match didn’t give up its drama. Both teams battled fiercely, with the scoreers swinging back and forth before Goa clinched the win in a nail‑biting finish.
Here’s how the game unfolded:
- The opening sets were a rollercoaster of review calls and powerful serves.
- Goa’s captain Chirag Yadav and imports Jeffrey Menzel and Nathaniel Dickinson ran a relentless counter‑attack.
- Prince anchored the Guardians’ defense with spectacular blocks.
- On the other side, Batsuuri and Abhinav kept the Defenders wired up, while Rohit Yadav delivered smooth sets for Goa’s offense.
- Menzel’s two‑pin two‑point moves hurt the Defenders, forcing a decisive fifth set.
- Batsuuri scored a devastating super serve early in the final set, putting the Defenders ahead.
- Goa’s “super point” tactic helped close the gap, and Dickinson’s furious spikes returned the Guardians to the match.
- Menzel’s final spike sealed a memorable comeback victory for Goa.
The victory sends a strong signal from Hyderabad as Prime Volleyball League excitement grows. Fans buzzed throughout the evening, cheering the high‑energy plays, dramatic blocks, and clutch wins that define the league’s thrilling atmosphere.
Source: aninews
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