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Volleyball 19/08/2017

"Japan is not an easy team," says Egypt coach

Egypt celebrate the Marathon victory over Japan

Cairo, Egypt, 18 august, 2017- Egypt snatch a hard win 4-3 against Japan in the second tie break match of the FIVB volleyball U23 men's championship in Cairo under the new scoring rules.

Egypt coach Marcos Miranda:

"We play against Japan and we knew that they have their own school in volleyball and they are not an easy team .

We are lucky because we didn't play in our opening match one of the previous champions. The Japanese team made a surprise for us with their efficient defense and little mistakes.

Egypt Captain Ahmed Deyaa:

"Today is an exceptional day for us .the match was very tough and the Japanese team had a special way and thanks god to win the match.

Japan coach Tokunaga Fumitoshi:

"The match was very strong, the Egyptian team played well. The spectators had a big role to support their team during the match.

Japan captain Oya masaki:

"It's a tough game against Egypt but in the next matches we should work hard.