Ahmedabad Defenders Dismantle Mumbai Meteors in Prime Volleyball Showdown
Ahmedabad Defenders upset the previously unbeaten Mumbai Meteors in a thrilling volleyball match, claiming victory and advancing to second place. Key performances came from Nandhagopal and Muthusamy Appavu, with strategic plays and effective spikes. Mumbai now sits in third place after this surprising defeat.
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The Ahmedabad Defenders delivered a striking upset against the previously undefeated Mumbai Meteors at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad during the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia. The thrilling match concluded with Ahmedabad taking a 12–15, 15–7, 15–12, 21–20 victory.
Nandhagopal, hailed as the Player of the Match, led Ahmedabad's charge, while strategic plays orchestrated by Muthusamy Appavu capitalized on Abhinav's strengths. The Meteors found weak spots primarily in Zone 2, with Mathias Loftesnes delivering a commendable super serve. Meanwhile, Dhruvil Shah maintained high service pressure to keep scores even.
Battur Batsuuri's counterattacks and Angamuthu's precision allowed the Defenders to shift momentum. Intense gameplay from veteran Karthik and Nikhil's spikes temporarily bolstered Mumbai's stance. However, Nandha's superb service in the fourth set secured the game for Ahmedabad, achieving a landmark win against their formidable opponents.
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