{"id":66711,"date":"2021-09-18T14:45:06","date_gmt":"2021-09-18T14:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=66711"},"modified":"2021-09-18T14:45:06","modified_gmt":"2021-09-18T14:45:06","slug":"japan-forge-finals-appearance-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/japan-forge-finals-appearance-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"JAPAN FORGE FINALS APPEARANCE AT HOME"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p><strong>By Marie Louise Principe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chiba, Japan, September 18, 2021 \u2013 Hosts Japan will continue on to contend the 21st Asian Senior Men\u2019s Volleyball Championship as they won 3-1 (25-16, 22-25, 25-21, 25-20) against Chinese Taipei in their semifinal duel on Saturday at Chiba Port Arena.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66713\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_shows_their_emotions-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_shows_their_emotions-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_shows_their_emotions-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_shows_their_emotions-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_shows_their_emotions-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_shows_their_emotions-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_shows_their_emotions-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_shows_their_emotions-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_shows_their_emotions-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_shows_their_emotions-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_shows_their_emotions-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_shows_their_emotions-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/006JPN_players_shows_their_emotions-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Japan captain Yuki Ishikawa scored 16 points, while Chinese Taipei\u2019s Liu Hung-Min scored 17 points in the loss.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was a very tough match. Through this tournament, the opponents made us see that Asian teams are improving rapidly,\u201d said Japan coach Yuichi Nakagaichi.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66714\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005Miyaura_Kento_JPN_serves-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005Miyaura_Kento_JPN_serves-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005Miyaura_Kento_JPN_serves-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005Miyaura_Kento_JPN_serves-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005Miyaura_Kento_JPN_serves-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005Miyaura_Kento_JPN_serves-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005Miyaura_Kento_JPN_serves-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005Miyaura_Kento_JPN_serves-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005Miyaura_Kento_JPN_serves-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005Miyaura_Kento_JPN_serves-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005Miyaura_Kento_JPN_serves-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005Miyaura_Kento_JPN_serves-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/005Miyaura_Kento_JPN_serves-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Home team Japan launched a solid game plan in front of the main event crowd at Chiba Port Arena. They ran fast, tight plays with Kento Miyaura at the right side. Captain Yuki Ishikawa and Kenta Takanashi handled the passing unit.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66715\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/003WU_TSUNG_HSUAN_TPE_spikes_against_JPN-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/003WU_TSUNG_HSUAN_TPE_spikes_against_JPN-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/003WU_TSUNG_HSUAN_TPE_spikes_against_JPN-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/003WU_TSUNG_HSUAN_TPE_spikes_against_JPN-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/003WU_TSUNG_HSUAN_TPE_spikes_against_JPN-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/003WU_TSUNG_HSUAN_TPE_spikes_against_JPN-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/003WU_TSUNG_HSUAN_TPE_spikes_against_JPN-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/003WU_TSUNG_HSUAN_TPE_spikes_against_JPN-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/003WU_TSUNG_HSUAN_TPE_spikes_against_JPN-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/003WU_TSUNG_HSUAN_TPE_spikes_against_JPN-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/003WU_TSUNG_HSUAN_TPE_spikes_against_JPN-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/003WU_TSUNG_HSUAN_TPE_spikes_against_JPN-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/003WU_TSUNG_HSUAN_TPE_spikes_against_JPN-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wu Tsung-Hsuan and Liu Hung-Min provided the points for the Chinese Taipei side, but could connect with as many plays as they intended. When they can get the ball the hitters, they would find themselves prone to misfires against the block defense,<\/p>\n<p>The home team built their momentum upon a well-established tempo to take the first set, 25-16, with Haku Ri making the point.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66717\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_spikes-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_spikes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_spikes-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_spikes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_spikes-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_spikes-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_spikes-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_spikes-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_spikes-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_spikes-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_spikes-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_spikes-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/011Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_spikes-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the second set, Chinese Taipei setter ran his plays in the middle with Tsai Pei-Chang and Yen Chen Fu. While they suffered from errors, they slowly got their groove back, playing patiently along each rally.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66723\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_receives-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_receives-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_receives-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_receives-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_receives-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_receives-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_receives-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_receives-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_receives-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_receives-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_receives-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_receives-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/014Takanashi_Kenta_JPN_receives-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Japan activated the pipe attack, with Takanasahi connecting impressively. Ishikawa continued to be reliable with the outside attack, while Issei Otake was brought in to add height to the frontline.<\/p>\n<p>Chinese Taipei grew more aggressive and more accurate in blocking and brought their quality toward the closing plays. Liu Hung-Min sent an attack from the left to score 25-22 in the second set.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66718\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/016Fujii_Naonobu_JPN_in_action-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/016Fujii_Naonobu_JPN_in_action-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/016Fujii_Naonobu_JPN_in_action-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/016Fujii_Naonobu_JPN_in_action-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/016Fujii_Naonobu_JPN_in_action-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/016Fujii_Naonobu_JPN_in_action-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/016Fujii_Naonobu_JPN_in_action-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/016Fujii_Naonobu_JPN_in_action-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/016Fujii_Naonobu_JPN_in_action-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/016Fujii_Naonobu_JPN_in_action-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/016Fujii_Naonobu_JPN_in_action-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/016Fujii_Naonobu_JPN_in_action-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/016Fujii_Naonobu_JPN_in_action-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the third set, Miyaura played the right side once again and sent swift swings. Setter Fujii Naonobu likewise enabled more pipe attacks, with Takanasahi rising and connecting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66719\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002TAI_JU_CHIEN_TPR_sets-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002TAI_JU_CHIEN_TPR_sets-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002TAI_JU_CHIEN_TPR_sets-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002TAI_JU_CHIEN_TPR_sets-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002TAI_JU_CHIEN_TPR_sets-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002TAI_JU_CHIEN_TPR_sets-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002TAI_JU_CHIEN_TPR_sets-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002TAI_JU_CHIEN_TPR_sets-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002TAI_JU_CHIEN_TPR_sets-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002TAI_JU_CHIEN_TPR_sets-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002TAI_JU_CHIEN_TPR_sets-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002TAI_JU_CHIEN_TPR_sets-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/002TAI_JU_CHIEN_TPR_sets-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Chinese Taipei\u2019s most lethal hitter Wu Tsung-Hsuan still collected his points, showing his strength on both flanks. Setter and captain Tai Ju-Chien enabled the pipe attack, utilizing Liu Hung-Min, to inch closer.<\/p>\n<p>Teams played along each side-out, with Japan racing to set point, with Ishikawa\u2019s super spikes from the backline. The hosts finished off the third set , 25-21, with Otake operating from the right<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66720\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017CHANG_YU_SHIENG_TPE_spikes-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017CHANG_YU_SHIENG_TPE_spikes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017CHANG_YU_SHIENG_TPE_spikes-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017CHANG_YU_SHIENG_TPE_spikes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017CHANG_YU_SHIENG_TPE_spikes-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017CHANG_YU_SHIENG_TPE_spikes-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017CHANG_YU_SHIENG_TPE_spikes-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017CHANG_YU_SHIENG_TPE_spikes-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017CHANG_YU_SHIENG_TPE_spikes-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017CHANG_YU_SHIENG_TPE_spikes-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017CHANG_YU_SHIENG_TPE_spikes-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017CHANG_YU_SHIENG_TPE_spikes-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/017CHANG_YU_SHIENG_TPE_spikes-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>By the fourth set, Chinese Taipei\u2019s Chang Yu-Sheng found his sweet spot with the pipe attack.<br \/>\nCoach Moro Branislav rested his starters, while the substitutes kept the narrow edge against the hosts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66721\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Ishikawa_Yuki_JPN_celebrates-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Ishikawa_Yuki_JPN_celebrates-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Ishikawa_Yuki_JPN_celebrates-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Ishikawa_Yuki_JPN_celebrates-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Ishikawa_Yuki_JPN_celebrates-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Ishikawa_Yuki_JPN_celebrates-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Ishikawa_Yuki_JPN_celebrates-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Ishikawa_Yuki_JPN_celebrates-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Ishikawa_Yuki_JPN_celebrates-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Ishikawa_Yuki_JPN_celebrates-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Ishikawa_Yuki_JPN_celebrates-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Ishikawa_Yuki_JPN_celebrates-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/012Ishikawa_Yuki_JPN_celebrates-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Ishikawa kept pushing for the points, as Japan\u2019s opponents also started to commit errors. Ri ran the middle attack to add to the building momentum. The hosts secured the final set at 25-20 with a solid stuff block .<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66722\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/020JPN_players_celebrate_their_victory-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/020JPN_players_celebrate_their_victory-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/020JPN_players_celebrate_their_victory-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/020JPN_players_celebrate_their_victory-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/020JPN_players_celebrate_their_victory-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/020JPN_players_celebrate_their_victory-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/020JPN_players_celebrate_their_victory-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/020JPN_players_celebrate_their_victory-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/020JPN_players_celebrate_their_victory-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/020JPN_players_celebrate_their_victory-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/020JPN_players_celebrate_their_victory-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/020JPN_players_celebrate_their_victory-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/020JPN_players_celebrate_their_victory-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Japan now join Iran as they qualify for the FIVB Volleyball Men\u2019s World Championship to be held in Russia in 2022. 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