{"id":46802,"date":"2019-08-25T22:37:16","date_gmt":"2019-08-25T22:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=46802"},"modified":"2019-08-25T22:37:16","modified_gmt":"2019-08-25T22:37:16","slug":"japan-stun-thailand-in-final-showdown-to-retain-their-asian-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/japan-stun-thailand-in-final-showdown-to-retain-their-asian-title\/","title":{"rendered":"JAPAN STUN THAILAND IN FINAL SHOWDOWN TO RETAIN THEIR ASIAN TITLE"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p>Seoul, Korea, August 25, 2019 &#8211; Fired-up Japan successfully retained their title after overpowering Thailand in thrilling four-setter 25-22 18-25 25-18 25-23 in the final showdown of the 20th Asian Senior Women\u2019s Volleyball Championship at Jamsil Indoor Stadium on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46805\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan3-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan3-6.jpg 960w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan3-6-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan3-6-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan3-6-600x376.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Splendid teamwork, offensive combinations and determination have been regarded as the key points of Japan for the Sunday\u2019s victory against the formidable Thais in what could be a 2017 final rematch.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46804\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan2-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan2-7.jpg 960w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan2-7-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan2-7-768x563.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan2-7-600x440.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Japan, fielding a strong U20 squad which captured the last month\u2019s FIVB Women\u2019s U20 World Championship in Mexico, got off to a brilliant start in the first set, which they won a hard-fought 25-22 against Thailand, represented by an highly-experienced squad including five veterans &#8211; Onuma Sittirak, Pleumjitr Thinkaow, Nootsara Tomkom, Malika Kanthong and Wilavan Apinyapong, all of whom joined the team which won gold medal at the 2009 Asian Championship in Vietnam and the 2013 edition at home in Nakhon Ratchasima.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46812\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan10-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan10-4.jpg 960w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan10-4-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan10-4-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan10-4-600x422.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46808\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan6-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan6-4.jpg 960w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan6-4-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan6-4-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan6-4-600x405.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the second set, both teams capitalized on their power and speed at the net. But Thailand, with more experienced players, played superbly up to their standard to foil the rivals\u2019 fightback attempts. Thailand took the second set 25-18.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46809\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan7-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan7-4.jpg 960w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan7-4-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan7-4-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan7-4-600x376.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46806\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan4-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan4-4.jpg 960w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan4-4-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan4-4-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan4-4-600x406.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The young Japanese showcased their exceptional talents and skills beyond their age. Despite attempting to regain their form in the third set, Thailand found Japan uncatchable as they came up with ebullient power and concentration in a surprising degree. Japan clinched the third set 25-18 to stretch it to 2-1.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46818\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan11-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan11-3.jpg 960w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan11-3-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan11-3-768x563.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan11-3-600x440.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Thailand and Japan were locked in a tight contest in the fourth set, which saw both teams trade points through their attacks and blocking. At halfway, Japan upped their tempo to take a commanding lead. As Thailand tried their best to close the margin, Japan went on their superb form. Leading 24-23 for good, the Japanese side ended the Thailand\u2019s entire challenge with a great serve which went without returning. Japan captured the set 25-23, match and the Championship.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46816\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan14-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan14-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan14-1-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan14-1-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan14-1-600x409.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Haruna Soga chipped in with 17 points for Japan including 12 attacks from 30 attempts, while Mayu Ishikawa kept good company to contribute 14 points including 12 attacks from 35 attempts. Onuma Sittirak led Thailand with 17 points including 14 attacks from 43 attempts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46815\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan15.jpg 960w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan15-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan15-768x547.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan15-600x428.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Following the win, the Japanese players rushed to each other, dancing in a circle and hugging one another. Staff coaches and head coach Noboru Aihara in particular jumped for joy and hugged each other. Everyone smiled and looked happy as if they were on cloud nine.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46807\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan5-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan5-4.jpg 960w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan5-4-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan5-4-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan5-4-600x419.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46813\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan18.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan18.jpg 960w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan18-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan18-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japan18-600x396.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Related links of AVC<br \/>\nAVC Website: click www.asianvolleyball.net<br \/>\nAVC Facebook: click www.Facebook.com\/AsianVolleyballConfederation<br \/>\nAVC Twitter: click: https:\/\/twitter.com\/avcvolley<br \/>\nAVC Instagram: click: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/avcvolley\/?hl=en<br \/>\nAVC Youtube: click: Asian Volleyball Confederation<br \/>\nAVC WeChat: Asian Volleyball Confederation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seoul, Korea, August 25, 2019 &#8211; Fired-up Japan successfully retained their title after overpowering Thailand in thrilling four-setter 25-22 18-25 25-18 25-23 in the final showdown of the 20th Asian&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":46814,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"pgc_sgb_lightbox_settings":"","_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[100,86],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-46802","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-slider","category-volleyball-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.3 - 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