RI spikers reach final

RI spikers reach final

BACOLOD: Indonesia's men's indoor volleyball team earned a
berth in the final after defeating the host team in five hard-
fought games (26-28, 17-25, 25-22, 25-22, 15-13) on Saturday at
West Negros College in Bacolod.

The team will face Thailand for the SEA Games title on Monday.
Indonesia finished the pool round in second place with a 3-1
record, behind undefeated Thailand (4-0). The Thais won the first
encounter 3-0 (25-23, 25-17, 25-23) on Nov. 29.

"The crucial moment in the game against the Filipinos was the
third set. They were under pressure and failed to win any more
sets," assistant coach Gugi Gustaman said.

At the beach volleyball venue, the men's pairs of Agus
Salim/Koko Prasetyo and Andy Ardiyansah/Supriadi won their
quarterfinal matches against Vietnam and Cambodia, respectively.

The women's pair of Ni Putu Timy/Devota Saveriana also reached
the semifinal after defeating Vietnam 2-0. -- Antara