Australia's Boomers beat Venezuela 97-41 in FIBA Basketball World Cup warm-up match, as guard Chris Goulding leaves game with knee problem
ABCChris Goulding has sent a scare through the Boomers' camp after hurting his right knee in Australia's 97-41 dismantling of Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena. Key points: The FIBA Basketball World Cup begins on August 25 in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia Australia's Boomers will be one of 32 participating teams The Australians defeated Venezuela 97-41 in Melbourne in a warm-up match ahead of the tournament Goulding pulled up sore in a collision early in the fourth quarter of the Monday night rout before calling for a substitute and limping off to receive treatment. Goulding's injury, on top of the absence of Jock Landale, are the Boomers' primary concerns leading into the World Cup in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia, which starts next Friday. Australia releases squad for World Cup warm-ups Photo shows A man gets a pat on the head while looking disappointed during a basketball match.
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