(Beijing, January 21) - Comments from players Troy Sachs (AUS) , Shaun Norris (AUS) , coach Jerry Tonello (CAN ) and pyelar Abdi Fatah Dini (CAN) after Australia beat Canada 57-46 in the men's preliminary round.

Troy Sachs (AUS) - Center

On the turning point in the fourth quarter:

"We did nothing but keep palying steadily. Our opponents kept a close watch on us in the first half, but they seemed to run out of strength at the second half."

On the result:

"We defeated the best team in the world and proved how good we are."

On his relationship with AUS captain Brad Ness:

"The coach usually gets us to play together on court since we hve been team-mates for years and have a strong understanding of each other."

Shaun Norris (AUS) - Forward

On today's performance:

"It was a great game which has taken one step closer to being ready for the Paralympics. Almost everyone scored which showed a great team effort."

On the injury:

"It's not too serious. Although I was bleeding, this is common enough during a game."

On chrging under the basket:

"It's a very violent situation and you need a mixture of strength, skill and toughness to come out on top."

On getting lost in the venue:

"I just got nervous and went wrong way, I am sorry."

On the team warm-down after the match:

"We just wanted to cool down and relex our muscles ahead of tomorrow's game."

On being closely marked by CAN:

"I just thought I was unlucky. Canada is a strong team and kept blocking my path.

Jerry Tonello (CAN) - Coach

On the AUS's team:

"Australia's players are both tall and quick, enabling them to dictate the flow of the game."

On DINI Abdi Fatah:

"He is a good player but he is still young. He is new to our team and I picked him today to savour the atmosphere of international competition."

On the Final:

"Australia is a strong team and I expect to meet them in the final. I think it would be a great game. Someone would win. Someone would lose."

Abdi Fatah Dini (CAN) - Guard

On the AUS team:

"Australia dominated us defensively today, leading to our bad performance."

On his own performance:

"As a guard, my main duties are to defend and act as a passing link to help our team function as one."

On CAN's next step:

"We need more practice to improve our skills. Besides, this game is certain to add to our experiences. We will draw a lesson from today and be stronger."