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Australia and Japan open World Volleyball Championships Qualifying with Wins in Canberra

July 13, 2017 by Michael Keating

Australia is hosting the 2018 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship Pool B qualifying tournament from 12-16 July in Canberra.

Volleyroos coach Mark Lebedew during a timeout in the match against New Zealand (photo by Rob Keating)

Japan opened play in Canberra with a comfortable 3-0 (25-19, 25-19, 25-19) win over Chinese Taipei and Australia followed up with a straight forward match win against New Zealand 3-0 (25-12, 25-18, 25-18).

Photo of volleyball played in Canberra as part of the 2018 World Championships qualifying for AVC

Japan v Chinese Taipei – 12 July 2017 (photo by Alicia Keating)

Japan ( world ranking 14), Australia (15), Chinese Taipei (33), Thailand (42) and New Zealand (50) are competing in the tournament at the AIS arena. The top two teams after pool play will earn a spot in the 2018 World Championships to be held in Italy and Bulgaria.

On July 13 Japan plays New Zealand at 5 pm and Australia faces Thailand at 8.10 pm.

Volleyroos no. 4 Paul Sanderson jump serving against New Zealand with the subs looking on.

 

Travis Passier and Lincoln Williams block the New Zealand no. 11 Darling.

Volleyroos player Lincoln Williams waits for serve from New Zealand. (photo by Rob Keating)

Luke Perry receives serve for the Volleyroos against New Zealand.

Volleyroos no. 13 Samuel Walker hits over the New Zealand triple block in the third set.

Samuel Walker and Travis Passier blocking for the Volleyroos (photo by Rob Keating)

No. 20 for the Volleyroos, Thomas Hodges hitting down the line against New Zealand

No. 13 Samuel Walker and No. 20 Thomas Hodges for the Volleyroos Australian volleyball team

Thomas Hodges serving for the Volleyroos against New Zealand

Harrison Peacock dives to retrieve the ball as Thomas Hodges reacts

The Volleyroos Australian men’s volleyball team celebrates a 3-0 (25-12, 25-18, 25-18) win over New Zealand in their opening match at the AIS Arena in Canberra.

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