Japanese fan favorites Yuki Ishikawa and Ran Takahashi conspire to arrest China's upset bid in the 2023 VNL men's tournament Manila leg kickoff slate. BePartoftheGame
MANILA, Philippines — World No. 6 Japan averted disaster and fended off an upset bid by No. 22 China, 24-26, 25-23, 21-25, 25-23, 15-12, to kick off the first day of the Volleyball Men’s Nations League Manila leg on Tuesday, July 4, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
It soared to a 10-6 lead after an attack error by Li Yongzhen, before China came to within two, 13-11, following a cross-court attack by Zhai Dejun. Kento Miyaura ended the contest with an emphatic cross-court kill between the two defenders, completing the comeback bid. Japanese skipper Yuki Ishikawa gave his side the 23-22 advantage, which was followed up by an off-the-block hit by Miyaura.Ishikawa scored a team-high 19 points, while Miyaura added 15. Takahashi, meanwhile, fired 14.China rose from a 24-18 hole in the opening frame, uncorking eight unanswered points to pull off the comeback win capped off by an attack by Li Yongzhen.Meanwhile, world No. 3 Italy bucked a slow start and downed No. 4 Brazil, 23-25, 25-20, 25-15, 25-21 in the day’s opener.
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