Japan in motion vs Serbia in the course of the VNL Girls’s Week 2 at Philsports Enviornment.
MANILA, Philippines — Japan survived a gritty Serbia aspect to eke out a come-from-behind 20-25, 26-24, 18-25, 32-20, 15-7 win and protect a 5-0 report within the Volleyball Nations League ladies’s week 2 on Wednesday at Philsports Enviornment in Pasig Metropolis.
Mayu Ishikawa and Yukiko Wada saved the Japanese from the brink of defeat, delivering the ending blows to maintain the solo lead of the 18-nation, nine-leg pool section league.
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Ishikawa delivered 24 factors and the final two within the fifth set to seal the comeback win, whereas Wada chipped in 20 factors — all from assaults.
Japan squandered a 24-22 benefit within the fourth after Serbia took 5 match factors. Haruyo Shimamura put Japan forward with a clutch block, 31-30, adopted by Yoshino Sato’s set-clinching hit to power a decider.
Sato’s ace saved Serbia at bay within the fifth with a 13-5 unfold, as she completed with 12 factors off seven kills, 4 aces, and a block. Shimamura had 11 factors.
“Immediately, it was a very good comeback.Serbia performed actually nice. Nice match. And we had been struggling in the course of the match, however after some time, we get the rhythm. So it was an awesome comeback. It’s the fifth victory in 5 matches, so it’s so good. We have to proceed on this rhythm,” mentioned Japan coach Fehrat Akbas, who was thrilled by the cheers of the Filipino crowd.
“All crowd, I see, I hear, Nippon, Nippon, so that they supported us actually good. We had been feeling like we’re in Japan, so thanks to all Philippine followers. I hope they arrive and assist us for the subsequent matches too.”
Aleksandra Uzelac scored 21 for Serbia. Nina Cajic chipped in 18 factors just for them to drop to a 1-4 report.
Hena Kurtagic had 5 of Serbia’s 15 block factors, whereas Japan had solely a complete of 4.
Japan returns to motion on Friday towards Czechia, whereas Serbia has a brief turnaround earlier than going through defending champion Italy on Thursday at 8 p.m.
