After the first two sets, the result was tied. As of that moment, the Slovenian side started playing at a much higher level, destroying the Japanese defense and winning the game in four sets.
Tine Urnaut had a good display, finishing the game with 19 points, while Mitja Gasparini had 12, Jan Kozamernik 11 and Alen Pajenk added 10.
In Japan, Yuki Ishikawa was the top scorer with 15 points, while his teammate Tatsuya Fukuzuwa had 10!
World Championship, day 4:
POOL A:
Japan – Slovenia 1-3 (20-25, 25-22, 20-25, 13-25)
Argentina – Dominican Republic 20:30 CET
POOL B:
China – Netherlands 1-3 (21-25, 13-25, 25-23, 25-16)
POOL C:
Australia – Cameroon 3-1 (21-25, 25-17, 25-22, 25-20)
POOL D:
Finland – Cuba 3-1 (25-19, 25-19, 20-25, 25-16)
Bulgaria – Puerto Rico 19:40 CET
Check out the results and standings at the World Championship 2018 M page.
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