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Netherlands turns back Qatar to begin FIVB men's volleyball worlds campaign
The Netherlands started their FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship with a four-set victory over Qatar, with scores of 25-18, 25-23, 26-28, and 25-23.
The Dutch team secured the win despite losing the third set due to their own errors, as noted by Tom Koops.
Michiel Ahyi led the Netherlands' offense with 20 points, supported by Tom Koops with 17 points and Bennie Tuinstra with 15 points.
Qatar fought back in the third set, even leading by three late in the game, before the Netherlands tied it up with back-to-back service aces from Ahyi.
The Netherlands maintained a lead in the fourth set, which was cut to one point by Qatar's late run, but ultimately secured the match point.
Youssef Oughlaf was Qatar's top scorer with 17 points, and the team also received significant contributions from Ribeiro Renan and Nikola Vasic.
The Netherlands, now 1-0 in Group B, will face Romania next.
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