RUS vs. JPN - Highlights Week 1 | Men's VNL 2021 

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Ogawa's defense is everything. This match is intense!!

This match is so intense. Both teams shows excellent plays until Set 5. Japan's Floor Defense and reception is outstanding with the top performance of Ogawa as the libero for this match. Everyone on the team step-up and fought really well. Great job, Japan!

the heart and soul of the japanese team is their outstanding floor defense.

Please do a highlight vid of Japan's libero, he is a beast

i was really expecting japan to get destroyed, since it is the vnl champions russia and it is mostly team b for japan but they somehow won lol. That japanese defense is really insane

One of the most exciting matches I've ever seen

The future of japan's volleyball is great

Both teams were incredible, Japan 's defense just keep getting better and better the libero doing great out there saving the plays with his diggs

The libero of Japan🇯🇵 is insanely talented! In Japan, if you will be picked as a libero it just means that you are best of the best defensive player considering that Japan is well known for a great floor defense. Even middles can dig so flawlessly.

Ogawa #24 is LITERALLY amazing. He’s my new favorite player from Japan 🇯🇵

Otake Issei was the MVP of this match. Although both teams had A LOT of errors, Russia’s blocking and Japan’s system really shined in this game. Japan’s new back up setter really did well too, plus that one play with the Japanese libero using his head to try and send the ball to the other side had me laughing.

The fact that their starters didnt even play amazes me. So proud to see Otake on the opposite side, hes reliable tho

The best match in VNL 2021 so far! 🔥 JAPAN's floor defense is just superb!!!

Both teams are incredible. I just wanna give my opinion to my team which is Japan. Being down by 2 sets to 1 it's really hard to come back especially the opponent is the defending champions of VNL. Although the team are lacking in some aspects like the height and blocking, the composure of the team and the moral are strong. For the defending champions I like the great blocking and high floor defense. Both team are fought hard and give their all. Lastly, I just want to congratulate Issei Otake for having a great performance and scoring 25 points and to my real MVP Ogawa for having a great defense!!!

Thx 🙏 god japan 🇯🇵 win the match am so so happy today lots love ❤️ japan 🇯🇵 team Yuki ISHIKAWA my hero my king

As a Chinese, I’m voting for Japan! So proud of your skills that originate from days and days of hard training! Totally proud of Asian teams beating westerners in this tall men sport!

Japan's team this year looks absolutely amazing! there's a spark that I haven't seen before! All the best Japan! Rooting for you from Canada

Very very impressive of Japanese team! Russian is a strong team to beat! Japanese team has been powered up since 3 years ago. Many of these new bloods like Nishida, R. Takahashi, and Takanashi are force to be reckoned with. Good Job to Japanese team!

There is little difference between Japan team 1 and 2. This is team 2 without Ishikawa or Ran (and Nishida), even setter Oya made his debut in the 4th set, and they still beat Russia! Hats off!

サブメンバーでロシアに勝てたのは凄すぎる。それにしても日本のリベロ最強すぎる‼︎

Japan's libero is god

JAPAN with the smallest lineup still UNBEATEN. ASIAN Region is so proud of you.

Japan has an incredible defense and its libero is great

I was expecting Ishikawa and Ran playing permanently on the fourth or fifth set tho, but they didn’t. This game showed the world that they can won this match even without their main players on the court (Ishikawa, Ran, Nishida). I am super proud of Otake and Ogawa. They are the MVP and so consistent in this game (Ogawa please wear knee pads honey, I’m soooo afraid watching you “flying, rolling etc” without those pads on your knees) Takanashi and Otsuka are another rising stars for the Japanese team. They are still young and can improve a lot in the future. Their back attack was really satisfying to watch eventho they sometimes made mistakes in defending. Btw... I miss Haku Lee on court, and today I’m managed to watch him playing

5:00 Ishikawa's hug for Otsuka is so comforting. Idkw. 🥺🥺🥺

Playing with Japan is like playing with 6 liberos while Ran Takahashi was once a libero when he was younger; you can see the way he receives. Keep going Japan!

The most exciting play was Ogawa’s heading!😆😆

All praises to the tenacity of Japan's floor defense... So scrappy yet effective. They're indeed the real ninjas of volleyball

El mejor partido que he visto en los últimos 3 años más o menos. Ambos equipos tuvieron muy buena defensa. Japón fue un poco mejor defendiendo y su líbero estuvo impresionante.

Jogão, pena que não vimos aqui no Brasil, espero que vcs coloquem logo aqui no RU-vid o jogo completo! Parabéns Japão, 👏👏👏👏👏

They’re so cute celebrating their victory! ❤️ Love from 🇵🇭

Japan is improving alot even without it's great players ❤️🇯🇵 CONGRATS

Japan's 2nd lineup is also 🔥 no nishida, ishikawa, and ran takahashi yet the power hits and defense are still there. REALLY LOVE THE JAPAN TEAM 💕🎌

Takashi ran with a massive finish. If Japan continues to be in this state they are gonna make it through the semis.

wow both teams are awesome. cannot argue more. they gave their honed skills all out in this uneasy match. lots great digs and save by both teams. the Ogawa guy rocks the stage and i guess Otsuka is trying to catch up his mate? great serve in the end of the 5th set.

You can really never underestimate the japanese team even those who are not part of the first six. They really played their game. Congrats 🇯🇵

Both teams played amazing vball. Congrats to Japan for the win!

Japan plays fantastic volleyball, but I also want to say that their coach Phillipe Blain does not get enough credit. He has transformed them and now they can really challenge the top teams in the world.

It was an epic match. For those who were saying that Japan didn't even have their Team A play I think that's more of a strategy. Russia has the best blockers in the world, if Ishikawa and takahashi were there I think they would more likely have been blocked. They used the smarter players this time. Well done especially to the libero of Japan. On the other side, Russia I think is more on experimenting their team. They could have used Volkov Poletaev and Kliuka in that match but chose not to. Especially in the fourth and the fifth. But still kudos to Japan for showing that height is not that might. Proud Asian here.

Other Asian Volleyball Teams should see Japan for a good example of investing in volleyball. Therefore the result is Excellent. Congrats Japan teams both Men & Women✨

CONGRATS JAPAN! My heart while watching this match 💗😆. What a great match!

Ogawa was soooo insane!!!! Those saves were really incredible and he made it look so easy...!!!!

Ogawa is a Super libero!!! 3-0 now!! Japan is full of heart and winning attitude.

I can't wait when Nishia + Ishikawa + Ran Takahashi assembled

I'm a fan of Russia's but this game was great and exciting to watch! Was only able to watch sets 4 and 5 though. Wondering why Kliuka was benched after the earlier sets. Also, I noticed how Pankov never gave pipe/BIC plays aside from Mikhaylov hitting from the right-back side. Maybe if they had more plays from the middle of the court they could've taken the game. Still a great game by both teams. Russia showed great blocking and power but Japan displayed maturity and more refined skills. I'm so excited to watch Russia and Japan play at their full strength and line up! 🇷🇺🇯🇵

I love Japan not because of their winnings but the way they give a flavor while playing.

This match is good. The defense of both teams was really impressive. I must say they both improved their games. But Japan is really something this year. Kudos to Ogawa who is not afraid to each and every attacks of Russia.

For Otsuka, he played really well although he got blocked many times but that because he is OH, so he isn’t used to this position.

When they played the Haikyuu ost after the game. Kudos! 👏🇯🇵

Japan is 🔥🔥 🇯🇵🇧🇷

I’m amazing with Japanese team!! Can’t wait to rooting for them next match! Love from Thailand ❤️🙏

The digs thooo by Ogawa at 1:17, 2:03 and then at 2:09!!! Incredible volleyball

Wow! Just wow. Japan did their homework so good. They keep the spirit till the last point. Super amazing. Their future is so bright! Hopefully they can win VNL 2021 💜

Ogawa's heading commentator's Kaiju Block Haikyuu Theme Song after match 😂😂😂

otake with 25points against the defending champs and he wasnt even a starter!! great match!

The libero Japonese is electrified , look at his hair!

Best match of VNL 2021 so far... Both the teams are great👏 Japan team's efficiency is just superb👍 and the Libero👌

インターネットで得点みてたけど日本が勝って良かったです❗中垣内監督さん、早く元気になるのを待ってます❗コロナには気をつけてください❗選手のみなさんもコロナに気をつけてください❗頑張って下さい❗

Oya is such a good setter at 178cm tall, he can still set up a very high block. His sets were perfect and helped win the match.

Really rooting for Japan! They did not even field most of their starters in this game. We saw bright spots in Otake and Ogawa in this game. As always, Ran Takahashi is in charge!

it gives me chills...Japan is on fire this season

Love every minute of this game, EXCELLENT Japanese volleyball team=all the time

I got to say both Japan men's and women's team are really well prepared for Olympics!

I wish I could watch the whole match! Japanese players are like ninjas and they are winning games against mighty teams. Contgrats, Japan. ❤❤❤ from Brazil.

Great job Japan 🔥 Greetings from Poland 🤍♥️

Otake and Ogawa shined in this game

Usually Japanese strikers perform well in the game but this time it was their Libero's determination made the Japanese team triumph over the mighty Russians.

Good going Team Japan. Loving the spirit. Looking forward to Nishida on the court!

I think Japan is now the King of Asian Volleyball because of their performance here on VNL.

Wow. Amazing. Congrats team Japan. Solid fan here in the Davao De Oro, Philippines.

Im impressed with Japans libero

This is the game what i want from Japan their scream and energy really made the whole set more exciting and enjoyable🥳 bcs for me in the first and second match were good but didn't have this kind of energy🍁 Congrats Ryujin Nippon n Ganbatte for upcoming match🇯🇵

Japan really wants that olympic medal won at home. :)

This match is a history that unfolds in front of our very eyes. JMVT's future is bright. missing nishida as well

Japan's men and women's team are both on a roll 🔥 Wow! 😍

one of the most exciting and intense match i've ever seen..WOW

From defense to offense. Great rallies Congrats Japan🎈😊😊

After watching this live, i would say Russia started to do lots of errors during set 4 and set 5. Well both them does but Russia was literally hitting the ball on their net. Maybe bcus of exhaustion, and Japan was still on fire bcus their 2nd game was with the Netherlands, and they also won 3-2. Mostly Japan team are new and its their first time playing in pro international level, like libero Ogawa, 17 Takanashi, 13 Oya, 19 Otsuka and 21 Takahashi Ran. Altho the current line up lacks a great pitch server, like Yanagida, but they still fight their very best and took control the game 👏 Truely a very exciting game to watch

Congrats and respect from Iran to Japan.

I love the brilliant smile/performance of Otake for this match. But they need to work on comitting less service errors as there were a lot especially from Kintaro Takahashi.

sensacional!!!

Wow. Japan men team has improved a lot. Congrats !!!

Whoa! The best of the best I may say!

Japan has promising young players. With this play, they will soar higher.

Japan team B made many errors but they fought hardly and they won the big team!! This is the evidence that Japan team is going to the next level and most of them are still young!

the coach being all happy n recording the moment is such a mood xD

Japan floor defense is among the craziest😉😱

Indeed an amazing match ✨

I just can't believe this happened to Russia with Japan's main gunners are not playing, lol. I think Japan can win this VNL mens tournament 💪

Amazing victory over come japan against great rival. One of the best flore defense 👏

Japan is so great, it seems that surviving for them is a favorite activity

i love you japan From Thailand and i big fan of you pround

Congrats for Japan. Good job men's🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵👌👌👌🍀🍀🍀🌹🌹🌹

Got luck to watch it life. Wow, what a game! Russa is so strong on the net, I think block was like 18 to 5 maybe? looks like an impenetrable wall but Japan's won with consistency and determination! Congrat to Japan, truely Asian spirit in Men's volleyball world stage.

Grande Giappone, che belle difese che hanno fatto, l'Italia dovrebbe guardare e prendere esempio

I LOVE JAPANESE TEAM🇯🇵🇯🇵 FROM THE PHILIPPINE 🇵🇭🇵🇭

Height vs dedication I'm always rooting for Japan because they are so disciplined in trainings.

молодцы, парни! достойно сражались!!!

Ogawa is the best livero in Japan!!!! I want to watch his diffence more❗️