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Australia remains unbeaten in Asia campionship
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10:42, September 09, 2007

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Australia beat Thailand 3-0 to register their sixth consecutive victory in the 2007 Asian men's volleyball championship on Saturday.

The Australian team whitewashed Thailand 25-21, 25-20, 25-19 to become the only unbeaten team in the eight-team, round robin tournament as China lost to South Korea 0-3 on Thursday.

Alderman Brett, who had 10 points, was the only player to have scored two digits in the Australia team, but the overall advantage helps his team through.

Australia had 18 blocks during the 66-minute match while Thailand had three.

All 12 Australian players were sent on the court and except libero Desalvo Phillip and Earl Andrew, everyone scored.

Sriphum Supachai led Thailand with 13 points, Jitjumroon Supachai had 10 and Tabwises Wanchai 9.

Australia will clash China on Sunday, if they could win the match, they will be the champion of the tournament with a perfect record.

China will play against defending champion Japan late Saturday.

Source: Xinhua



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