TEHRAN, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Iran coach Igor Kolakovic is satisfied with his team's performance despite the 3-2 loss to Brazil in the Volleyball Nations League, Tehran Times daily reported on Saturday.
Iran lost to the South American giants 25-20, 25-23, 24-26, 20-25, 15-10) in Pool B in Chicago on Saturday and failed to reach the semifinals.
"It was one of the best matches I've ever coached in my career. The Brazilian team defended well and they were great in serves. We came from two sets down but failed to continue our good run in the fifth set. I am very happy for our performance and showed all the world how strong we are," Kolakovic said.
"From now on, we will focus on the 2019 FIVB Men's Volleyball Intercontinental Olympic Qualification Tournament. We have a difficult task against Russia and Cuba in the competition which will be held in August," he added.
