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Japan captain Oya: I am happy to win today

 

Cairo, Egypt, August 19, 2017- Japan put behind them their defeat to Egypt in their opening match to pick up their first win in the FIVB Volleyball Men's U23 World Championship with 4-0 sweep over Mexico.

Here's the post-match reaction:

Japan coach, Tokunaga Fumitoshi: "Yesterday I was very sad, because of our defeat, but today I am very happy to have won in straight sets and taken the three points. I am satisfied with my players who did a good job today and followed my instructions."

Japan captain, Oya Masaki: "I am happy for the win today. Yesterday we lost the game but we learned a lot of things to help us win today."

Mexico coach, Jose Luis Guevara: "We tried to play well, but Japan were very strong. We learn and get experience from every match we play."

Quick links - Volleyball:
FIVB Volleyball Men's U23 World Championship 2017
FIVB Volleyball Men's U23 World Championship 2017 - Schedule
FIVB Volleyball Men's U23 World Championship 2017 - Teams
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