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In an electrifying match during the Volleyball Nations League 2023, Japan clinched a thrilling victory over Argentina with a 3-2 scoreline. The match, which was filled with intense rallies and exceptional play from both teams, witnessed Japan emerging victorious after five sets.
Match Score:
| Set | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 25 | 25 | 31 | 22 | 15 | 3 |
| Argentina | 18 | 22 | 33 | 25 | 12 | 2 |
Team Statistics:
| Statistics | Japan | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Attacks | 77 | 60 |
| Blocks | 5 | 7 |
| Serve Aces | 3 | 4 |
| Digs | 59 | 51 |
Japan’s offense was led by Takahashi Ran (No. 12), who tallied an impressive 28 total attack-block-serve (ABS) points, including 25 attack points. He was ably supported by Miyaura Kento (No. 4) with 26 total ABS points. Captain Ishikawa Yuki (No. 14) also contributed with 13 total ABS points.
On Argentina’s side, Palonsky Luciano (No. 7) led the charge with 19 total ABS points. Vicentin Luciano (No. 17) and Loser Agustin (No. 8) played vital roles, contributing 14 and 11 total ABS points respectively.
Japan Personal Stats:
| Player No | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points | Errors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Takahashi Ran | OH | 28 | 25 | 2 | 1 | |
| 4 | Miyaura Kento | O | 26 | 25 | 1 | 0 | |
| 14 | Ishikawa Yuki (C) | OH | 13 | 12 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2 | Onodera Taishi | MB | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Yamauchi Akihiro | MB | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Argentina Personal Stats:
| Player No | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points | Errors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Palonsky Luciano | OH | 19 | 18 | 0 | 1 | |
| 17 | Vicentin Luciano | OH | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Loser Agustin | MB | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | |
| 12 | Lima Bruno | O | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | |
| 18 | Ramos Martin (C) | MB | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
The third set proved to be pivotal, with both teams pushing their limits, culminating in a nail-biting 33-31 score in favor of Argentina. However, Japan managed to regroup and eventually close out the match in the fifth set, securing a hard-fought victory.
