Netherlands Triumphs Over Japan – 3:1

In an exhilarating match in the Volleyball Nations League 2023, the Netherlands secured a decisive victory against Japan with a scoreline of 3:1. The Dutch team demonstrated incredible prowess and teamwork as they managed to win three sets against a determined Japanese team.

Here is the score summary:

Set	Netherlands	Japan
1	25	22
2	25	17
3	21	25
4	25	20
Total	3	1

Team Statistics:

Netherlands showed dominance, especially in blocking where they executed 17 blocks compared to Japan’s 2. However, Japan was slightly ahead in attacks and digs, achieving 55 attacks and 86 digs in contrast to Netherlands’ 54 attacks and 85 digs. Japan also scored 6 serving aces while Netherlands had 4.

Netherlands:

• Attacks: 54
• Blocks: 17
• Serve Aces: 4
• Digs: 85

Japan:

• Attacks: 55
• Blocks: 2
• Serve Aces: 6
• Digs: 86

Key Players:

In the Netherlands team, Plak Celeste shone with a total of 24 points, comprising of 20 attack points and 4 block points. The captain, Daalderop Nika, also made significant contributions with 16 points including 12 attack points and 4 block points. Marring Nova, Baijens Indy, and Lohuis Juliet brought added strength to the team.

Netherlands Personal Stats:

Player No	Player Name	Position	Total Points	Attack Points	Block Points	Serve Points
4	Plak Celeste	O	24	20	4	0
19	Daalderop Nika (C)	OH	16	12	4	0
33	Marring Nova	OH	12	10	1	1
16	Baijens Indy	MB	11	10	0	1
7	Lohuis Juliet	MB	9	2	7	0

For Japan, Wada Yukiko led the charge with 18 points, including 17 attack points and 1 block point. Captain Nishida Sarina followed closely behind with 16 points, and Yamada Nichika, Hayashi Kotona, and Ishikawa Mayu added to the team’s score.

Japan Personal Stats:

Player No	Player Name	Position	Total Points	Attack Points	Block Points	Serve Points
37	Wada Yukiko	OH	18	17	1	0
3	Nishida Sarina (C)	OH	16	13	1	2
11	Yamada Nichika	MB	9	7	0	2
2	Hayashi Kotona	OH	8	7	0	1
4	Ishikawa Mayu	OH	6	6	0	0