Commenting at the post-match press conference, Belgium captain Hendrik Tuerlinckx said:
“We are very happy to take the three points, as Australia have shown they can reach a high level. They showed that in the third set, they are a really good team, so we are just happy to come away with a win.”
Final scores
Belgium – Australia 3-1 (25-16, 25-21, 18-25, 25-20).
Game two will be played at 19.30 in Adelaide on Saturday night, local time.
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