Australia's maiden appearance in the second round of the men's volleyball World Championship hasn't gone exactly to plan, with Iran triumphing in a four-set clash.
Iran, one of the form team's of the tournament, raced to a healthy lead having claimed the opening two sets 25-23 and 25-21 before Australia scrapped to win the third 25-21.
That was where the fightback ended, however, as Iran charged to an 18-8 lead before eventually taking the set 25-17.
The Volleyroos will now face an in-form France, who they beat in a five-set thriller in Sydney to qualify for the final of the World League, in search of a second round victory on Friday AEST.
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