Hangzhou, China, July 2, 2023 – Japan claimed another victory as they cruised to a 3-0 (25-16, 25-19, 25-20) victory against Iran in the preliminary round of the Asian Women’s U16 Volleyball Championship here at Linping Sports Centre Gymnasium on Sunday morning.
Captains Yuzuki Baba and Ghadamitabaghdehi Masi both contributed a match-high double-digit point (11 points) respectively for Japan and Iran.
In combination with double blocks and edges in service, Japan quickly gained the initiative and dominated the first set 25-16.
Both sides took turns to gain points till 6-6 tie before Japan changed the situation in the second set with more comprehensive tactics in offense and defense. Iran handed out the second set 19-25 in spite of their improvement in attack at the late stage.
Iran continued to adjust their offensive pace at the beginning of the third set, scoring 4 points in a row. Japan replied with effective counterattacks to even the score at 6-6 and then turned the table to lead with a five-point clear at 22-17. Both sides committed several errors at the final phase and following a thundering attack delivered by Yuzuki Baba,Japan clinched the set 25-20.
“We started from consolidating defense. Combined with good cooperation, we also improved the attack to complete a satisfying performance,,” said Yuzuki Baba, captain of Japan, at the Mixed Zone.
“Our players were pretty good but I think team Japan played better than us. Anyway, we are ready for the next game,” said Iranian head coach Fatemeh Shabankhamseh.
Australia and Iran will face off on Monday afternoon to fight for the remaining ticket from Pool B to the Top 8.
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