Moni Nikolov had a duel to remember with American setter Micah Christenson on Thursday night, leading Bulgaria to a remarkable come-from-behind victory over the United States.
After dropping the first two sets 21-25 and 19-25, Bulgaria fought back fiercely to take the next two sets 25-17 and 25-22. The thrilling match culminated in a nail-biting fifth set, with Bulgaria edging out the U.S. 15-13.
The 18-year-old setter stood his ground throughout the intense battle at the Mall of Asia Arena, helping his team advance to the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship semifinals.
This stunning victory marks a significant milestone for Nikolov and the Bulgarian team as they continue their quest for the championship.
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