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RIMINI, Italy, June 18, 2021 - A tough Japan
rallied from a two-set hole down to beat the
Dominican Republic in five frames to start the
fifth phase of the FIVB Volleyball Women's
Nations League.
With accurate serves accompanied by solid
blocks, Japan triumphed 3-2 (18-25, 24-26,
25-22, 25-15, 15-11) to raise their record to
15-4 in clashes between the two sides.
For the second time in the 2021 League of
Nations competition, the Dominican Republic
falls after taking the first two sets. Before it
happened in the second phase when they lost to
Belgium.
The Japanese outscored the Dominicans in service
wins (6-1), blocks (10-7) and errors committed
(14-18). The losers were slightly better in
attacks 77-73.
Mayu Ishikawa and Sarina Koga led Japan with 24
and 23 points, respectively, followed by Ai
Kurogo with 19 and Haruyo Shimamura with 13
points.
For the Dominican Republic, Brayelin Martínez
was the best of the match with 31 points,
escorted by Bethania de la Cruz with 26 and
Prisilla Rivera with 13. |
