The Bulgarian national team U20 achieved a dramatic 3:2 (25:22, 25:23, 20:25, 14:25, 16:14) victory over the USAin one of the most memorable matches of the World Championship group stage. After taking a 2:0 lead in sets, the "lion cubs" lost their rhythm and allowed an equalizer, but showed character in the tie-break and closed the match 16:14.

The big hero at the end was once again Zhasmin Velichkov, who demonstrated composure and leadership in the decisive points of the fifth set.

"We fought until the end. We always believed we would win and this motivation kept us alive throughout. We have to play as a team against Spain because we are stronger together. This will help us win,"Velichkov said after the match to the websitevolleyballworld.com.