Canada outlasts fan-favorite Japan in VNL

by The Manila Times

Jun 19, 2024 1:10 am

MANILA, Philippines — Canada took down world No. 3 Japan in a thrilling back-and-forth duel, 25-21, 20-25, 25-15, 20-25, 15-10, to open its campaign in the pivotal Week 3 of the 2024 Volleyball Nations League men's tournament with a bang on Tuesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

The Canadians traded haymakers with the fan-favorite Japanese squad in the first four sets before slamming the door in the clincher behind a searing 6-3 start en route to the gritty win.

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