🇯🇵 JPN vs. 🇫🇷 FRA - Highlights Week 1 | Men's VNL 2023

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[@tk8287]

Japan’s teamwork is on another level outplaying physically bigger and stronger opponents. Makes it so satisfying to watch them❤

[@mariaalmalourdessangalang5663]

True, but the original players of France are still not playing the main 6, N'Gapeth, Clevenot, Chinenyeze, Boyer, Le Goff, Patry and others. Some of the teams don't have their star players yet. But Japan can win all of them, no shot.

[@a61374]

​@@mariaalmalourdessangalang5663 Japan is a lower rank team though and not a volleyball powerhouse to begin with. France traditionally should be able to beat a team from Asia like Japan easily traditionally with any player squad.

[@ly_1635]

​@@mariaalmalourdessangalang5663Esos ya pronto se van a retirar y ni modo

[@cupidok2768]

How do i move to France

[@KenHuyn]

This Japanese team honestly doesn’t look undersized. They a were every bit as physical as the French team but just executed better as a team.

[@AJdada815]

2:36 what a play, the fact that he was able to save that point and make the block to win the point is amazing

[@Yesu44]

This is really a great start for Japan. They won all their matches this week. Kento Miyaura was on another level today. Awesome start for Nippon to their VNL campaign.

[@mohitrathva466]

They are winning because all the teams are playing with their junior players, not senior players like Japan

[@dipeshwagle0929]

Where can i watch live ?

[@thomasshelby8685]

​@@dipeshwagle0929 volleyball TV, but subscription is costly 😢

[@HEE49CHAM]

@@mohitrathva466 There is no age difference between these two team so what you say makes no sens (and I'm french btw). Japan just have a lot of young star players.

[@mohitrathva466]

@@HEE49CHAM I means teamA and teamB

[@zackd2852]

Coach Philippe Blain (Japanese Men's Head Coach) is France native so playing against his country is very sentimental. He played in 1984 - 1987 on the France National Team and during 1988 Olympics. He was an outside hitter for France which makes sense since you noticed current Japanese team is producing amazing offensive tactics. Coach is the mastermind behind Japan's recent rise in offense. Now, Japan always had great defense, but offense is a big new thing. VERY EXPLOSIVE!

[@yainilahcoyyyy]

Ini karena Ngapeth gak main sehingga jepang bisa menang melawan prancis.

[@rickzane6433]

You forgot to mention his feud with Ngapeth led to the player missing out on several international tournaments. Blain's departure and Ngapeth's return coincided with the start of a winning period for France.

[@anonymous-bb2dw]

most coaches play against their country

[@ryoiryo3405]

@@rickzane6433 日本の皆さんへ。この人のコメントには間違いがあります。ヌガペト選手がブラン監督と確執があってフランスチームを離れたのは事実ですが。｢ブランが去ってヌガベトが戻ってフランスの勝利の時代が始まった｣これは本当ではない。ブラン監督がフランスチームの監督になって初めてフランスの勝利が始まったのです。 記録は嘘をつかない。

[@ZoomZip]

@@rickzane6433 Not a bad trade. France Mens won the gold in olympics and VNL .

[@mohsenalizadeh5699]

親愛なる日本の皆さん、おめでとうございます。 「あなたのプレーはとても素晴らしく、選手たちはこの試合に全力を尽くしました。私はあなたのチームとあなたに敬意を表し、日本語で書きました。あなたが常に成功することを願っています From Iran 😁😁

[@LAGNUS23yeah]

日本語で応援コメントありがとう！

[@madokariki2726]

ありがとうございます😊🎉

[@loulou-yj9xc]

ありがとう。イランもがんばってね。

[@user-sy1uk8yq3n]

同じアジアチームとして頑張りましょう🙌応援ありがとうございます😊

[@Eyngel-jl2tq]

Ran is really improving right in front of our eyes from variation of services and attacks. I sometimes forgot that he's still in college 😂

[@danieljunior3164]

he plays pro now

[@user-no5zb7fv1p]

@@danieljunior3164 Yes that's true but he still is a college student:)

[@Eyngel-jl2tq]

@@danieljunior3164 hahahaha. He is a college student.

[@danieljunior3164]

@@Eyngel-jl2tq just like most rookies in the vnl what does that have to do with anything

[@Eyngel-jl2tq]

@@danieljunior3164 his focus and time management will be affected I guess? I don't know if other rookies in the VNL are still college studs (as what I've read rookie Nishida skipped college when he played for NT. I could be wrong though.)

[@tralex1737]

Before, Team Japan only had Ishikawa and Nishida, along with a solid libero. They lacked pipe attackers to cover when the two best attackers were playing in the wing or open positions. Additionally, they lacked solid blocks and were a little bit weak on the middle man side. Now, they have all aspects covered solidly. Ishikawa and Nishida are supported by Ran in the pipes, and they have a solid libero. Their blocks have improved immensely, and their middle men have also improved. Team Japan is strong this year. Awesome job filling those gaps! Also, watch out for rising new bloods like Miyaura. They need to give him more exposure on the court. I think I am gonna cry if Japan is crowned vnl champs this year. They have come a long way.

[@aslamhamdi293]

You forgot Japan also had Yanagida before

[@bagheera3008]

Only Ishikawa and Nishida and not even naming Yamamoto the libero? Probably those were the most celebrity hyped outside of Japan. But they have always had a genius in their setter, Sekita. Yanagida, Fukuzawa and Takahashi have also been excellent and consistent hitters. I do agree that theyve upped their blocking game like crazy and almost all are big servers, so its rounding them out in a really powerful way now. But it was def more than just Yuki and Yuji before

[@zhydae2470]

@@bagheera3008 tatsuya Fukuzawa was great but he retired now

[@Turtlesp5000]

How do you forget about Sekita lol

[@bagheera3008]

@@zhydae2470 yes, just mentioned him since the OP said “japan only had nishida and ishikawa and a libero before” lol which i found astonishing since Japan has always had a great roster of players beyond the usual “celebrity” or hyped ones. I love Yuji and Yuki, but I also would love for the entire team to be appreciated just as mhch

[@toopshigher4037]

Ishikawa with the crazy save and gets back in time to make the block is insane at 2:34

[@EDMARKWEE-WEESABAD]

Fuji is so proud of you guys. Love from Philippines.🇵🇭 Cant wait to see you guys play here again.

[@wandersonsantos2823]

Conglatulation JAPAN🇯🇵,from BRASIL🇧🇷.

[@todoroki-kun5577]

Aside from my fave player which is Ishikawa, all I see is Sekita! Like man this player can deliver you unbelievable set from any part of the court!! This man contributed more than we appreciate!

[@newdramalamma]

I didn’t think I could love anyone more than I do nishida and Ishikawa….but now with Ren takahashi and kento miyaura really shining in the team….it just reminds me why I will never stop supporting team Japan 🇯🇵❤️‍🔥

[@reeeeeee4527]

yes

[@durugnl]

seeing a player having number 3 on the jersey hits different... rip Fujii. congrats Japan❤❤

[@fathurnandez9477]

Fujii passed away?

[@luizhenriquemurbackwiedmer7669]

​@@fathurnandez9477 yes

[@yourweirdbanana]

​@@fathurnandez9477 Yes. Unfortunately.😢

[@fathurnandez9477]

@@yourweirdbanana Was he sick? I feel sorry for Miya Sato.

[@atkiino849]

@@fathurnandez9477 he died due to final stage stomach cancer

[@artmz1987]

Congratulations to my all-time favourite team, Japan. Win or lose, you're always my number 1 team. Love from the 🇵🇭. 🥰😍💓💞💕

[@jannymuzones9040]

Wooooo... Kento Miyaura is on 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@user-fj8uh1jr2b]

This match is stunning. Japan is so powerful. This is the pride of Asia. Go Go Go Japan.

[@AGOPS]

Yes them and Iran ❤

[@user-vy7dw5ck4p]

応援してくれてありがとう😊 人類は小さい身体で地球上の大きな動物たちに負けてません🌏 小さい身体のアジア人だってスポーツで勝てる！彼らはきっとそれを証明してくれます。　日本より🇯🇵

[@caraoke5256]

Congratulation japan, We fans from Indonesia pray for you to win the VNL this year, once again the spirit of Japan from Indonesia🇮🇩

[@wowiedano9298]

The quickest The hardest hitter in planet Japan team..iam so proud you Guys..😊from Philippines 😊

[@Satyasayzz]

Japan teamwork is another level of world volleyball. no one can beat this type of hardwork and struggl

[@MHD008]

Wow what a game today. Watching the game live and still waiting for Highlights to watch again.😂😂Miyaura was not in volleyball level completely on another level. It’s crazy how popular Japan is , their game has always most of the views, not important they win or lose.❤

[@heliosans]

yes true

[@lordsangone]

Ishikawa is a beast. He never disappoints. Japan lookin stronger than ever this season. Keep rockin it steady.

[@Kao20]

Ran, Ishikawa, Nishida 🎉🎉

[@nominerdenebuyanravjikh5040]

Cant stop watching Japanese team🥲 im really happy to Ran is in another level now❤️

[@darianxiong2641]

I’m liking the 6-2 formation Japan is doing. It’s really good and refreshing since their setters are fairly short. Definitely the change in middles have been great too. Hopefully Japan will have a great year in this tournament.

[@wilsun007]

Yep, their block looks soooo much better with less Nishida/Sekita in the front

[@ren6430]

THISSSSS!!!

[@edrich99]

what do you mean by 6-2 formation?😅

[@amby8719]

⁠@@edrich99 they’re running two setters instead of the usual one setter rotation. sekida and nishida are fairly short so they can be tooled and hits can get through their blocks easier.

[@ren6430]

@@edrich99 The first number, six, indicates the number of players on the court who are hitters, while the second number, two, indicates the number of players who are setters.

[@rahmatefendi1329]

Congrats japan, king of Asia, love from Indonesia🇮🇩

[@user-lg7gh3nx9s]

I love miyaura ❤❤ His performances are very cool🔥🔥

[@petekai-nunna2169]

Japan team is so strong, great team work, and good combination.

[@haru-qs2bl]

At the Soccer World Cup, Japan defeated Germany and Spain in the preliminary round.Japan was able to beat the French volleyball team in this tournament. It is amazing!

[@janey1013]

Japan teamworks really paid off yesterday, it was really really good play, esp knowing we have Miyaura besides having Nishida, 2 left handed opposite spiker 🫶🏻🇯🇵 Road to championship 💪🏻 Ganbatte! Ishikawa’s service are the strongest I’ve seen yesterday, 😊plus Ran fast saving balls is really awesome. Japan team has perfect line up players so far 💪🏻 KEEP IT UP RYUJIN NIPPON 🇯🇵🏐

[@triplee7853]

Japanese is the best crowd 🎉. Very respectful even to the opponent team. Never in this game you will heard Japanese fans booing the players while playing. ❤

[@DiepDao87]

Love to watch Japan team playing , it’s always so cool ! Support Japan support Asian teams , love from Vietnam 🇻🇳

[@maryjanesedilla5816]

If Nishida won't work, there's a MIYUARA who will always prepared to contribute. Congratulations JAPAN🇯🇵🎉 -GREETINGS FROM THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭

[@jtolify]

Agree! Miyaura stepping up and in his A game last night. Congrats team Japan! ❤

[@PERKUSIACEH]

Miyuara is nishidaS clone 😁👏

[@ImamBintangIkram]

There's stil ran and ishikawa as well, this is japan dream team

[@mikeerana2168]

too many options for them actually. this team is a total package

[@todoparati8581]

Leftist are always unique in sports 👍

[@OB-js6fw]

Congratulations Japan 🇯🇵 from Algeria 🇩🇿🙏🏼

[@guiasertanggao111]

Japan's First Ball is PERFECT,,, the setter really knows who has the hot Hands to give that set and their setter know Miyaura Has the hard hands to punch that ball... What.a great performance from JAPAN.. go Ryujin NIPPON💕💕 love and Support frOM PHILIPPINES 🎉

[@adrianmallari1667]

I dont know why I began to love Japan Team... I was actually an avid fan of Italy... Miyaura, Nishida, Takahashi, and my new favorite Ishikawa... are all superb... especially Sekita

[@sutiyqamarcos360]

Ver jugar a Japón es un espectáculo increíble.

[@ugwunnamdik591]

Now this is GAME!. JAPAN! JAPAN!! They are really really into games this Season. Looking Super tough and not being Intimated by the Bigger Teams Like France. This is lovely to Witness; My love for this JAPAN TEAM

[@rdznm88]

Indeed they are doing great but this isn't France's B team

[@Wellshem]

@@rdznm88 I guess that you meant "A team" or "Biggest team" ?

[@AntonietaW.Madrones-xg9zv]

Wow!!! Ishikawa! 🤩🤩🤩 Big CONGRATS, Japan! Good fight, France! - from Philippines ❤️🇵🇭

[@elizabethocampo8645]

What a game congrats team Japan 🎉

[@sevozinha]

Japonyanın oynadığı voleybol bana aşırı keyif veriyo harikalar umarım böyle devam ederler

[@VVVXXI21]

The team spirit and determination of the Japan team. Absolutely incredible!

[@nafzter]

Japan offense this year is much more deeper, Miyaura is really step up...defensively also much more tighter...absolutely fantastic and fun to watch them play 🤩🤩🤩

[@peteryang4058]

Always love to watch Japan team playing! Great team work! 💪💪💪💪

[@shadow.Amir44]

👏👏👏Love japan from iran❤️🇯🇵🇮🇷❤️

[@rhizajhane1347]

Miyaura is also nice to watch. I’m just so happy with my favorite team doing well. ❤

[@israbetancort7827]

Japan is actually the best team to watch matches, funny matches always, great to see them plays that good in offense/defense, insane Ishikawa btw

[@chloegar1250]

Overwhelming of the strong energy of Japan by defeating one of the strong team and reigning champs. Really amazing superb💪💪💪

[@ewol6519]

Japan team is indeed phenomenal!

[@whitekaylaa]

really can not get anything past japans defense!!!! it’s so unbelievably good

[@amandareta2539]

ran is an amazing all-rounder and miyuara absolutely got a new fan that night. also there are so many magical moves from ishikawa that saved the team from losing points 😻

[@analynlayug5431]

Congratulations Team Japan👏👏👏 solid fan here 🇵🇭. Great game guys and go for the gold❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gbrl_healy]

6:04 what a beauty from mr captain!!

[@Fabiojesus-po3lu723]

Congratulations to Japan... I love the way they play... there is a lightness in each gestural articulation, which makes the task easier, they have a "con", which is that they are "low structure", in compared to the other teams, in physical terms they are also at a lower level. However, the way they play, with friendliness, lightness with which they touch the ball, concentration and wanting to defend the colors of the flag, are the key to this success. Of course, there are other excellent teams, but none of them play like that, with such "lightness".

[@jaquicerva1847]

El trabajo en equipo que hace Japon es excelente, todo los jugadores tienen un nivel de juego alto💪💪A seguir sumando ❤

[@nickhun42]

Japan!!!!!!!!!!! The pride of Asian!congratulations😭😭

[@thesecretagent8737]

Congratulations Japan from Brasil. Japan team even losing or winning, it always plays very well. I like so much to watch them playing.

[@naneunsseuregidaph]

I watched this last night soooooo amazing . I love Japan volleyball team!

[@janicefreitas9586]

Nippon Nippon Nippon É isso aí meninos guerreiros, vitória sempre 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@paulocast7054]

pelo jeito foi um jogão parabéns a equipe Japonesa

[@mammiesuratmi2598]

In Japan to much supporter

[@maritinikashvili2678]

The game was great to watch and Japan was phenomenal as always👏👏 congrats to my boys ✨

[@Chamiliona21]

Miyura was a problem! 🔥

[@JorgeRojas-do6kg]

La mejor generación de deportistas japoneses...

[@3sonpotterybluebird262]

Japan team work is such a outstanding and becoming much more improvement this year like Ran Ishikawa and other players too Nishida already another level ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@willyc7475]

I am speechless seeing this powerful Japanese team, great work

[@TheWashingtonxD]

Vê Sekita jogar é incrível. Levantador promissor e inteligente. Parabéns ao Japão! 🇧🇷

[@rhodvalenciaga2743]

Before, it was just Ishikawa, Nishida, Sekita and Yamamoto. Now, they have a very strong support with the two Takahashis, Miyaura. Onodera has greatly improved as well.

[@naneunsseuregidaph]

Japan plays as a team! Everybody could take the score. Reason why they are unpredictable because the ball can fall into anyone in Japan's players skillfully! :)

[@dilmaalfaroquispe2300]

Japón hoy está en otro nivel, la destreza es una magia en el campo, gracias amigos del vóley

[@yohanes5786]

WOW. MIYURA AND TAKAHASI ON FIRE

[@bhokenseo4775]

The trio idol, ishikawa nisheda Takahashi who are team top scorer are fought hardly,but what do i observe is kento miyaura is playing so well in this game its amazing the defense and his strong and powerful attack like neshida put into my nerves and everyone on the crowd getting shock and louder to a bench boy like miyaura can be an MVP of the game❤❤❤❤❤all boys are playing so well 💪💪💪 best setter sekita is also my idol..gogo japan god bless you all always team Nippon..

[@ryomaechizen10]

Great game, Japan! I wouldn’t say that France lost because their starting 6 were not playing, but I truly think Japan has made some great strides this season. Last World Champs they have managed to get toe to toe with the French starters, but this season they have elevated their game. Keep fighting, RJN!

[@misstrious4559]

This was the match I have been waiting for

[@ladymarquinaescobedo5482]

Hasta ganas de llorar me dieron, see puede ver el gran crecimiento que han tenido

[@TeamOutofTown]

Kento Miyaura is unstoppable!!!

[@intoyujinishikawa]

Even if it is France MVT's Team B you just gotta admit France is France so I just wanted to applaud and give credit to the whole Japan RJN for doing so well in this match.They can really find a way into getting back in their proper footing. Congratulations, RJN! Job well done for the 1st week of VNL. 🎊🇯🇵

[@Beachn2407]

well yes but also- japan has gone though the transition of getting more youngsters which you can view as their b team comparatively early so what we re seeing now is the yield of that early transition 😎You might also have noticed that almost all teams in the vnl right now are doing the same, just a lot later than when the japanese started it and thats why some teams may appear to be underperforming rn (brazil)

[@drjowjow]

Its actually quite arrogant of the french team to send only its back up players (except tillie) for this leg of the tournament. Its like saying their opponents do not deserve to play with their best squad and that they can easily win against their opponents even with just their bench players. Well, they have a 1-3 record now, so congrats (?) to the french i guess...

[@mindhunter2278]

@@drjowjow exactly, they are pretty arrogant for only fielding in their b team..

[@user-ef1xv2qi3k]

​@@drjowjow It's not arrogance. It's tactics. VNL is not important in terms of international competitions, so it's more trouble than it's worth for countries like Brazil and France to field their A team, risk injuries and let their opponents collect data they'll use against them in priority matches. Especially with Olympics around the corner, it would be downright foolish to field anything but a B or C team and let younger players gain some experience. If Japan's bench was deep enough they would 100% be doing the same thing.

[@aianjimenez7574]

​​@@user-ef1xv2qi3kyou can say that VNL is not an important tournament, but, that was back then. It's different now. Every win-loss in the VNL now affects team's world ranking, and because the only qualifying tournament for the next Olympics is the 2023 World Cup, points racked up during the 2023 and 2024 VNL will determine the rest of the qualified teams for Paris 2024. I guess the only reason France sends its Team B (or you could say mixed team because some players are part of their team A though not the usual first six) is because they now have a slot for Paris 2024. OTOH because of strategic reasons, some teams rest their star players early on in the games so they are only sending their mixed teams.

[@sk-fk7om]

おめでとう🎉　前フランス戦の悔しさを見事リベンジ勝利してくれた👍 一丸となって取りに行った気迫が見て取れた。 石川選手が一点を落とした悔し涙をここで取り返そうと奮闘しているのも すごく伝わってきて、、日本は強かった、カッコよかった😆 まだまだ厳しい戦いが続くけどフランス勝利に自信を持って戦ってほしい。

[@isabelpacheco1208]

É uma pena que o sportv não tá transmitindo os jogos do Japão, pq eles tão jogando o fino da bola. Parece que a equipe de haikyuu virou realidade 😍😄

[@alissonaraujo2954]

A seleção do Japão está de parabéns toda a equipe,tem pra mim a melhor defesa e o rápido e excelente ataque tamo junto torço por vocês também 😊

[@mynameisjayf]

Just Yuki winking 4:06 ❤

[@dilenetrajano]

Parabéns Japão! ❤👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@bankiethachayuth8917]

Miyaura is the MVP

[@Wednesdayjames0708]

The crowd really gives confidence to the player congrats to japan

[@KAMI_YAMI]

Too good👾

[@bagheera3008]

3:38 such a beautifully executed serve and block

[@karolb6631]

Japão tá jogando muito ❤

[@user-nq3mp8tc2e]

I'm proud of them as japanese, cheer up our Samurai!

[@asdvirtual]

Simplesmente espetacular!!! Esse time do Japão é só emoção. Jogos da seleção japonesa dá gosto de assistir. Parabéns Nippon

[@dosunum6118]

always know about Ran, Yuki and Yuji, but yesterday match make me awe with Miyaura!!

[@steffiniez]

Wow!! Very entertaining game from Japan 🎉 Congratulations

[@GabrielPietroGCosta]

talentosos e lindos kk Japão jogando o fino do voleibol!

[@meynardesperanza4706]

nice one japan! i love you RAN! from Philippines! :)

[@davemoreno3517]

The best team of the world by far!!! Everyone shines in a huge level

[@albertoalexandrocarmonaram9574]

Qué belleza ver jugar a Japón

[@zackd2852]

KENTO MIYAURA!!!!!!!! He definitely got some hang time like NISHIDA! France definitely studied on NISHIDA because he was getting blocked so it was a great choice from Coach Philippe Blain to switch Nishida out for Miyaura. Also, the new setter (I don't know his name) is good too. I wished they would put #5 Otsuka in. He's my favorite on the Japanese team.

[@cfthoo6240]

Otsuka is good too ..but Ran and Ishikawa are way better now

[@adamharith7250]

Well that new setter is actually Japan previous setter when yanagida era , he get called back because of late death of their 2nd setter

[@user-ht1ce6of9s]

@@adamharith7250 The previous setter you’re talking about is Hideomi Fukatsu. And the present setter #3 is his older brother Akihiro Fukatsu.

[@nutnithiporn3884]

Japan's teamwork is very well-played and systematic.

[@avonphoenix8467]

@2:38 Yuki chasing the ball then goes back to his place in split of a second …for a big block❤❤❤

[@skipius]

Ran Takahashi was on FIRE 🔥🔥🔥

[@alyrizkyofficial5001]

Cara kerja tim Japan lebih sempurna disiplin bertahan bisa comeback yang luar biasa 🔥

[@platoonmexx9278]

wooow that ishikawa receive safe and then block score was amazing

[@luizapereira6857]

parabénsss japãooo🎉❤❤🇧🇷

[@marcytumang8919]

i LOVE kento miyaura!!!!