CEBU CITY, Philippines — Japan started its AVC Cup for Women campaign with a bang after beating Southeast Asian powerhouse Thailand, 25-18, 25-19, 25-22, on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the
Yuki Nishikawa led Japan with a match-best 20 points, while teammate Miyu Nakagawa had a 19-point performance with two blocks. She also went on converting 12-of-23 from spikes.With momentum on their side, Japan is eyeing a back-to-back win against Taiwan in Pool B’s action on Monday, at 10 AM at the same venue.
“We wanted to improve our offensive play. That’s our goal for the next game,” said captain Mika Shibata. The Japanese volleybelles won a challenge on a block touch to earn a 24-21, advantage. However, Pimpichaya Kokram was able to save a match point for the Thais. Not to be outplayed, Nishikawa then closed out the grueling, one-hour, 31-minute match with a smash – her ninth point in the third set which sealed her team’s victory.Chatchu-on Moksri led Thailand with 20 points while Sasipapron Janthawisut contributed eight points.
In the other match, China routed South Korea, 25-9, 25-8, and 25-9, with Zhuang Yushan leading with 13 points.South Korea had a beating as it fielded in high school standouts instead of its main national women’s team. Opposite spiker Choi Hosun led South Korea with seven kills while Kim Seyul chipped in three points.
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