Japan U23
For the last two sets of the contest, it was a marvelous exhibition from the Japanese side with a combination of defence and exciting fast offence.
Yurie Nabeya and Saori Takahashi were the main offensive weapons for Japan as they finished with 16 points apiece while Sarina Koga added 13 around the excellent performance from setter Kanami Tashiro.
Gina Mancuso topped USA with 13 points and Ariel Turner and Erica Wilson each contributed 11 points.
Japan held the advantage in aces (7-4) and the USA led in blocks (9-7).
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