Japan’s undefeated run in the Volleyball Men’s Nation League (VNL) came to a screeching halt after Italy turned it back with a 29-27, 28-26, 23-25, 25-20 decision on Saturday, July 8 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The penultimate day in Manila served as a treat for thousands of spectators as the world no. 2 Italians were led by Yuri Romano’s 22 points which stood on 16 attacks, three blocks, and three aces, improving to 9-3.
On the other hand, Yuki Ishikawa carded 21 points on 17 attacks, three blocks and an ace as Japan remained on top of the standings at 10-1. Earlier in the day, world no.1 Poland dispatched Canada in straight sets, 25-21, 25-23, 27-25, while world no. 3 Brazil blanked China, 25-19, 25-17, 25-17.
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