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AC W: Japan easily defeated Australia 3-0

by WoV
source: fivb.org

Japan, the FIVB world No.7 and former five-time champions, came up with a fast game against the taller Aussies, who used their height advantage to effectively block and attack at the net. Aya Horie top-scored for Japan and Jessyka Ngauamo led Australia.

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Japan took the offensive with a combination of lightning spikes from the powerful Aya Horie and Aimi Akiyama to help win the first set 25-17.

Australia improved their blocking tactics in the second set, foiling their rivals’ determined attacking attempts. As the Japanese were stronger in offence, the defence proved a major force for the Aussies.

After a long rally, Australia regained their composure to narrow the gap to 10-12. However, they became more prone to serving errors, allowing their rivals to widen the gap to 16-10 and then 20-13 before winning the set 25-15.

The third set followed a similar script, with Japan in their spiking rhythm and Australia relying on their defence. The Japanese took the set 25-15 and won the thrilling match.

Aya Horie top-scored with 11 points for Japan and Jessyka Ngauamo led Australia with 12 points.

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