Japan beat Final Six -qualified Dominicans at the end of second round

BARI, Italy, October 5, 2014 – Japan beat Dominican Republic 3-2 here on Sunday for a consolation win before leaving the 2014 FIVB Women's Volleyball World Championship.

Despite the victory, the Japanese women failed to qualify for the third phase in Milan while Dominican Republic will make their first appearance in the World Championship Final Six.

Key points: Bethania De La Cruz was the top scorer of the match with 25 points. Takada Arisa led Japan with 20 points.

Japan have now won both their encounters with Dominican Republic at World Championship. In 1998, Japan beat Dominican Republic in straight sets in the second group stage. 

Dominican Republic have played six tie-breaks in nine matches in this World Championship, winning four of them. All Japanese players played in the third set.