Indonesia outclassed South Korea 3-1 in the tournament held at the Palembang Sport and Convention Center in South Sumatra from February 23-26.
In the first match, Indonesia scored 15 and South Korea 12.
Indonesia fielded Abrian, Syamsul Hadi, Saiful and Nofrizal and South Korea fielded Kim Young Man, Jeong Won, Kim Min Ho and Shin Ham Young.
In the second match, Indonesia lost 13-15 to South Korea after failing to keep its performance equal to the latter`s.
Indonesia won the third match after beating South Korea 15-6.
In the last match Indonesia scored 15 and South Korea 11, allowing the host team to secure the third place.
With the defeat, South Korea ranked fourth in the tournament, followed by Brunei, Japan, Singapore, the United States and China Taipei.
The world sepak takraw tournament brought together nine men`s teams and six women`s teams.
(T.U005/S012/HAJM)
Editor: Priyambodo RH
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