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Volleyball: Russia's men crush South Korea

Published: 23 November, 2007, 09:38
Edited: 23 November, 2007, 09:38


Russian volleyball team has taken a giant step towards qualifying for the Olympics by beating South Korea in straight sets in Japan.

They remain the only undefeated side at the World Cup.

They entered the match as hot favourites and got their fourth win in a row.

They took the opening set 25-16.

They did even better in the second, winning it 25-14.

Wild card South Korea did not show any serious resistance. And Russia rounded off a comfortable victory, making it 25-19 in the third.

The top three teams in the tournament qualify for next year's Olympics.