Iran B Beats Australia in AVC Cup for Men
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran B volleyball team defeated Australia 3-1 (25–13, 28–30, 25–23, 25–20) in the 4th AVC Cup for Men.
Iran has advanced to the quarterfinals as Pool B first team.
The Iranian outfit defeated Thailand 3-2 (23–25, 25–16, 20–25, 25–19, 18–16) in Almaty’s Baluan Sholak Sport and Culture Palace.
Iran B will play Japan or Kazakhstan on Friday.
The competition, which serves also as Qualification Tournament for 2015 World League, will run until August 24 in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Pool A consists of host Kazakhstan, Japan, South Korea and India.
Iran has won two times out of last three editions. The Iranian team claimed the title in 2008 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand after beating South Korea 3-2.
The team won the championships for the second time in a row in 2010 after defeating China 3-0 in Oroumiyeh, Iran.
