Volleyroos defeat China in World League

The Australian men's volleyball team have beaten China in straight sets at the FIBV World League in Finland.

Tom Edgar

The Australian men's volleyball team have beaten China in straight sets at the FIBV World League. (AAP)

The Australian men's volleyball team have put their World League campaign back on track with a straight-sets win over China in Finland.

The 25-22 25-13 25-21 win was the Volleyroos' second of the FIBV tournament after beating Portugal last week before losses to Slovakia and Japan.

Australia took control midway through the first set against world No.20 China thanks to Beau Graham, who took them from 15-17 to 20-17.

"After that service run of Beau's we really settled and were really able to control the game at the net," coach Mark Lebedew said.

"Our serving kept their setter off the net, and our block and defence were really able to dominate."

The Volleyroos will next face Slovakia and hosts Finland over the weekend before the next World League leg in China.

Australia are guaranteed a place in the group two semi-finals on the Gold Coast next month as the host nation.


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