JAPAN recovered from a slow start to defeat Chinese Taipei, 24-26, 26-24, 25-23, 25-10, on Saturday in Pool C action of the 2015 Asian Under-23 Women’s Volleyball Championship at the Philsports Arena.
[See Philippine Under-23 team overcomes late drama to beat Kazakhstan, reach quarters]
With the Philippine team coaching staff led by Roger Gorayeb on the sidelines to scout their quarterfinal rival, Japan downed Chinese Taipei in four to register a sweep of Pool C action.
Japan and Chinese Taipei will face the Philippines in the second round of the tournament to form Group E, where Gorayeb expects a tough matches.
[See Pinays face tough task against powerhouse Japan, Chinese-Taipei in second phase of Asian U23 meet]
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