Iran's Velasco blames mistakes in second set for loss to Australia
From left Julio Velasco for Iran and Jon Uriarte for Australia during the press conference
Iran coach - Julio Velasco
"Australia played a good match. We started well in the first set. In the second set we made some mistakes early and Australia began gaining confidence."
"They showed good blocking and defense. Our system was not working. They were taking the ball well on defense and that is one reason why we lost."
Australia coach - Jon Uriarte
"We played very well. It started with our serve and we used our strategy to win several key points."
"Iran plays an attack system that has been tough for other teams in this tournament. We were able to work well against it.
Australia captain - Igor Yudin
"It was a good game. A tough game mentally and physically."
"We proved again that we are ready to go up to the next level and compete against the top teams.
Iran coach - Julio Velasco
"Australia played a good match. We started well in the first set. In the second set we made some mistakes early and Australia began gaining confidence."
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