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Victory over Trinity Western a chance to check our condition, Zenit Kazan coahc Alenko says

Zenit Kazan celebrate during their tournament-opening win over Trinity Western Spartans Vancouver

Doha, Qatar, October 8, 2011 - Zenit Kazan won their opening match of the FIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship 2011 over Trinity Western Spartans Vancouver 25-11, 25-15, 25-16 on Saturday.

Vladimir Alenko, Zenit Kazan Coach: We are happy to participate at this championship. The first match was a good experience and a chance to check the condition of all of our players. We came here to win the title.

Alexander Volkov, Zenit Kazan Captain: It was a testing match. We saved our power for the next strongest matches.

Ben Josephson, Trinity Western Spartans Vancouver Coach: The speed of the Russia players was as fast as we expected. I am happy with my guys and hope we will do better in the next matches.

Rudy Verhoeff Rudy, Trinity Western Spartans Captain: I am really excited for playing in this tournament. It is kind of a big test for us against the strongest volleyball teams in the world.

For additional information on the FIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship, click here. For more informaton on the FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship, click here. For Daily Bulletins for the tournament, click here.

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