Marcelo Freire De Lima and Odilon De Carvalho Supra used their superior speed and defence to beat Sergio Antolis Gonzalez and Ricardo Jorge Gimeno in straight sets 18-6 and 18-17.

De Lima was also named "Best Player" of the tournament, while Thanee Ruangsri from Thailand A won the "Most Spectacular Player" award.

Meanwhile, a VIP British team comprised of John Barnes and Niall Quinn beat the VIP Thai team of Piyapong Pew-on and Noppachai Matthaweewong in a single set exhibition match 18-10. After the match, Quinn said he would form a national foot volley team back home in Ireland and hoped to draw former Manchester United star Roy Keane to play in the next tournament in Thailand.

Prapoot Kamlangake, secretary-general of the Foot Volley Association of Thailand (FVAT), said the competition had been a success in terms of management.

In terms of results, the FVAT will send athletes to sharpen their skills in other international events, he said. - The Nation.