Iran won their first ever global medal, after a fantastic display and a great 2-0 win against France in the bronze medal final.

The Iranians dominated the first set, but the second was far more balanced and a golden goal was needed to decide the winner.

France – Iran: 2-0 (20:16, 19:18)

France: Mas 6, Akakpo 4, Dubois 8, Perchicot 2, Desbonnet, Oulieu , Saidani, Rataboul, Deschamps 12, Petit 2.

Iran: Hosseini 1, Gohari, Saeidi, Heidarian H., Shams Falavarjani 12, Heidarianpour 4, Heidarian A. 10, Imani Masoud, Alipour, Goldan, Enteshari Najafabadi 12.

Referees: Barbosa - Machado Lemos (Portugal). Suspensions: 1-4

Quotes

Saidani Bilel (France - Player)

"It's difficult to comment on anything right now, because I'm so frustrated. Our effort in the bronze medal final was made in vain.

"We wanted to take the third place, but unfortunately we did not succeed."

Ghashghaeirad Mehdi (Iran – Coach)

"It is a historic moment for us, a great accomplishment to win the bronze medal.

“We were nervous, but we managed to overcome it with our performance in the first set.

“We all wanted to win desperately. We fought hard and we won. Congratulations to my players."