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
- Huge Blow for Italy: Daniele Lavia Suffers Serious Hand Injury Ahead of World Championship
- FIVB WC W: Serbia Dominates Ukraine
- FIVB WC W: Türkiye Open World Championship with Dominant Win
- FIVB WC W: Germany Sweep Kenya in Confident Start
- FIVB WC W: Canada Defeats Bulgaria
