India spikes Pakistan out of Asian U-23 Volleyball C'ship to reach maiden final

India on Saturday scripted history by booking their maiden berth in the final of the men's Asian U-23 Volleyball Championships by beating Pakistan in the semifinals here.

By entering the final, the Indian team also qualified for the upcoming FIVB Men's U-23 Championships.

Pakistan, who came into the match in great form, failed to capitalise on the advantage after winning the first set and conceded the next three sets to a rampaging Indians who secured a comprehensive 3-1 win in the end.

India won the match 21-25, 25-16, 25-22, 25-18 to set up a summit clash against Chinese Taipei on Sunday.

Pakistan won the first set largely untroubled. India did run them close at various stages, bringing the score to 15-16 and 19-20 on two occasions. However, once beyond the 20-point mark, Pakistan did not give anything away to close matters quickly.

India's start to the second set was much more confident than the first as both the key players Shon John and Amit Gulia found their touch. Pakistan was .