Led by standout opposite Kento Miyaura, Japan delivered a dominant performance, defeating the Netherlands 3-0 (25-18, 25-23, 25-18) in their final match of the opening week of the Volleyball Nations League 2025. Japan now holds a 3-1 record with 9 points, while the Netherlands drops to 1-3.
Miyaura topped the scoring with 14 points, including two crucial service aces during a late third-set surge. Rising star Keihan Takahashi, just 21, sealed the match with the winning spike.
“We’re happy with our results. It’s been a great experience for the younger players,” said Miyaura after the match.
Dutch outside hitter Bennie Tuinstra led his team with 13 attack points and remained positive despite the loss, citing the squad’s growth and effort.
VNL 2025 – All Matches of the day:
- 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 3–2 Germany (25-22, 22-25, 25-19, 23-25, 15-12)
- 🇯🇵 Japan 3–0 Netherlands (25-18, 25-23, 25-18)
- 🇨🇳 China 0–3 Turkiye (22-25, 21-25, 20-25)
- 🇵🇱 Poland vs Serbia (TBD)
- 🇧🇷 Brazil vs Slovenia (TBD)
- 🇦🇷 Argentina vs Italy (TBD)
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine vs Iran (TBD)
- 🇩🇪 Germany vs France (TBD)
- 🇨🇺 Cuba vs USA (TBD)
- 🇧🇬 Bulgaria vs Canada (TBD)
Standings provided by Sofascore
- POL M: Kamil Rychlicki Joins ZAKSA Ahead of 2025/26 Season
- VNL M: Slovenia Outlasts Serbia, Poland Rallies Past France in Five-Set Thrillers
- VNL M: Iran Sweep Bulgaria, China Edged Cuba
- Brazil Tops VNL Preliminary Phase, Argentina Clinches Dramatic Win Over Turkiye
- Puerto Rico Cruises to Another Victory at NORCECA Women’s Final Four
