Iranian Women’s Volleyball Premier League:
Malavan seals playoff spot as Majan stuns Saipa
The latest round of fixtures at the Iranian Women’s Volleyball Premier League delivered high drama on Tuesday, with key results shaping the playoff race across the two groups of the regular season.
In Group B, Malavan Tehran clinched a playoff berth after edging Mehregan Shiraz 3-2 in a five-set thriller at Tehran’s Volleyball House. After dropping the opening two sets, Malavan mounted an impressive comeback, winning 25-15, 25-21 and 15-8 to secure its fourth victory of the campaign and confirm qualification as the group’s fourth-placed side.
Elsewhere in Group A, Majan Mazandaran produced the standout result of the matchday by sweeping group leader and defending champion Saipa in straight sets (25-18, 25-15, 25-21). The victory marked Majan’s seventh win of the season and lifted the team to 20 points, tightening the race at the top of the table.
Naft Omidiyeh defeated Mes Rafsanjan 3-1 to keep their playoff hopes alive, with the final qualifying spot now set to be decided in the last round of the league stage.
Meanwhile, Shahr Arka Alborz maintained top spot in Group B after a dominant straight-sets victory over Shahin Bandar Ameri.
Two matches were awarded as forfeits after team withdrawals, further impacting the standings heading into the decisive final week.