Press release

Iran coach - Julio Velasco:

"We played better today than we did against Puerto Rico. Our attack and serves were good."

"We will play Serbia next and will have to play better to beat the European champions. But you never know, we may have a chance to win."

Venezuela coach - Roberto Garcia:

"Our team did not receive or serve well. We could recover in the third set. We were too weak."

"There was a big difference in quality and performance between the teams. We lost our focus and lacked team play."

Iran captain - Alireza Nadi:

"We played a good team game. Our rhythm was good. We are focusing on the next two games against Serbia and Japan."

Venezuela captain - Kervin Pinerua:

"That was the most negative game we have played in this tournament. We played poorly in the first and second sets. Our serve and reception was not good."

"We served and received better in the third set, but we still lost."