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

Enjoy the Highlights from the men's match between RUS and JPN from Week 1 of the Men's VNL 2021 in Rimini (ITA). #BePartOftheGame #VNL21
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[@joshiriki3513]

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

[@ngocquang1348]

MVP Ogawa

[@merx7543]

engene!!

[@natalienaen.]

legit tho. he carried the team and made it look super easy! happy that he’s having fun!

[@artiqxq7902]

Do u know what happened to Yuji nishida?

[@mariadatuin4861]

@@artiqxq7902, he is injured

[@jackisinthezone]

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!

[@johnehlefernandez2337]

I wish russia use Polataev because pf her angle attacks and his lipping abilities

[@johnehlefernandez2337]

But congrats japan

[@bensondilag261]

Yea, Ogawa's saves were incredible 💪

[@kimseokjin3131]

Why did ishikawa not play? Was it part of the strategy?

[@johnehlefernandez2337]

Highly commend on their libero ogawa

[@hatod2367]

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

[@kevinlanting0899]

Indeed

[@viviannguyen9081]

Yesssss

[@bennsamm]

Go search Yu Nishinoya on yt then 🤣

[@FZulAfif]

nice you see it

[@marouasayaih6300]

@@bennsamm 😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@miaouwu5537]

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

[@MrChaseBlue]

And their speed / technique / intellect in attacking at a highly efficient level and working the block by recycling or tooling.

[@allensebastian97]

Where is Nishida? Why are they not playing with their first 6?

[@Edward-W]

@@allensebastian97 Nishida is recovering from an injury

[@gabrielmarcos7630]

That might be changing tho with new rookies having a better level of attack

[@urimelamed4383]

@@allensebastian97 I THINK IS INGUERD.

[@Anand_0999]

The future of japan's volleyball is great

[@nandokgg]

Not the future, the present, they just beat Russia with their B team

[@fabricioafe8212]

Japan's played with their b team too

[@ManMan-jr1zn]

@@fabricioafe8212 Really? I thought that’s there team A. Nishida is not there because he’s injured can you tell me the rest of team A please?

[@Mischief321]

@@ManMan-jr1znas far as my memory is concerned, Ishikawa didn't even played last night. Ran takahashi and Yamamoto played a little bit before being subbed out.

[@Ten-kc2yp]

@@ManMan-jr1zn Japan's team A: #14 Ishikawa Yuki (OH) © #21 Takahashi Ran (OH) #1 Shimizu Kunihiro (OP) #2 Onodera Taichi (MB) #6 Yamauchi Akihiro (MB) #3 Fujii Naonobu (S) #20 Tomohiro Yamamoto (L) Hope this helps!

[@MH-ct1bh]

One of the most exciting matches I've ever seen

[@atkiino849]

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

[@atoxico436]

Lack of motivation on the Russian side mostly did the match, Japan had fire in eyes, Russia didn't

[@atkiino849]

@@atoxico436 agreed. mikhaylov had 23 pts and it felt like he was the only one doing something

[@laserhawk221]

This is Mostly Russia's b team. Russia a team is poletaev, kliuka, pankov , volkov . Kurkaev and golobev

[@nguyendao5587]

@@laserhawk221 this is Japan’s B team also to remind you. Their A team lost to Japan in the last World Cup lol

[@atkiino849]

@@laserhawk221 you're telling me that mikhaylov, the best opposite of this decade chosen by fivb and has the most achievements out of any opposite in the world is in Russia's b team? Yeah ok bro. Kliuka, pankov and kurkaev all played

[@qill4491]

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

[@en5724]

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

[@ihave5rulesmemorizethem3]

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

[@nothowtung7372]

Tho sometimes he gets blocked easily, he did a really good job this time for being so consistent on scoring

[@thehardboilednidaimeerosen7115]

Otake‘s serves aren‘t that consistent. Nishida has a high risk high reward jump serve, but Otake‘s is either a good day or bad day and today was a bad day. Like majority of them were out or landed in the net. Same with Kentaro Takahashi‘s jump serve, 80% was in the net or wide. At this point it would make more sense for them to learn an effective jump float serve like Lee, Onodera and Fuji but he can do both. Leave the jump serves to the players of the squad who‘re excelling at it i.e. Ishikawa, Nishida, Sekita formerly Yanagida, Shimizu, Ran, Takanashi, Otsuka and Fukuzawa.

[@anaszuhair7198]

From my perspective, the coach started the players who have more physical advantage (taller) like Otake for blocking to counter big guy Russians

[@Ten-kc2yp]

@@thehardboilednidaimeerosen7115 Yes! Seriously, it was either a really good serve/ace or netting/out.

[@roshanpaidi]

@@Ten-kc2yp Lol yea otake's first serve was a home run😂

[@k_jrin28]

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.

[@josephangelosy7958]

Time stamp?

[@k_jrin28]

@@josephangelosy7958 not in the vid, it was in the full match. Edit: you can easily search it up, just search “ogawa volleyball”

[@josephangelosy7958]

@@k_jrin28 thanks!!!!!

[@benedictfederoso9864]

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

[@tankagurung1311]

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

[@fps_fidio]

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‼︎

[@shiyaowang1185]

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!

[@kuj9794]

Although I am not Chinese (I'm European), I'm also voting for Japan. They're my favorite team! 😍 and they played really well. Good job, Japan! 🇯🇵

[@yogadarmawan3051]

Bcause haikyuu vibe that japan has. Fun and cool though

[@abhi739]

Russia is Asia not west

[@pia902]

@@abhi739 tell that to putin

[@henrylee2792]

@@abhi739 Russia has borders with Norway and Poland

[@pancakedive6948]

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.

[@crystelleburdeos3072]

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

[@user-ov4ki7lq9h]

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!!!

[@atkiino849]

and ishikawa and nishida did not play. Ran only came in the final set. Japan is really fun to watch

[@user-ov4ki7lq9h]

@Daan 187 Thank you so much! I love Poland too!!!!

[@proff-itti6278]

@@atkiino849 Ran only play as Service specialist that game, Japan use there tallest lineup as possible. And it pay off. Russia didnt field younger players i thought Poletaev will play throughout Japan Match but he was benched and just sub

[@hahalol2213]

@@atkiino849 I don't see Volkov either.

[@travisbrown2149]

@@atkiino849 Otake did better then Nishida would have IMO

[@fumifumi3912]

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

[@michaeljeromenierras1994]

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

[@user-vu5cb4mm7v]

Where can i watch the full match?

[@nguyendao5587]

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!

[@kpopenthusiast9755]

however it was a bit challenging for them. but yeah, all in all Japan's team line up are all GOOD.

[@roaahilal2594]

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

[@dhimaspratama11]

Where is Nishida?

[@atkiino849]

@@dhimaspratama11 still recovering from injury

[@Untitled-bf4ez]

@@dhimaspratama11 he has serious injury but recovering

[@Sugma2]

@@Untitled-bf4ez when do u think he start?

[@Sugma2]

I actually wasn't expecting that lets goooo

[@ramfymorla3793]

Japan has an incredible defense and its libero is great

[@martinim1998]

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!

[@nicokachico9391]

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

[@user-vu5cb4mm7v]

I love ishikawa & otsuka💕

[@christjohngamarcha708]

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

[@danitv885]

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

[@ytorly2568]

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.

[@misschimchim2962]

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

[@veenalee3350]

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 💕🎌

[@C0astDelta]

Yee Otake slammed 25 points over. Can't underestimate him.

[@ianbjorn]

Where is Nishida? He's not in the roster for this VNL

[@veenalee3350]

@@ianbjorn he is currently still recovering from an injury he got while in a practice match

[@juliansarmiento7358]

Japan's libero is god

[@tilbycheung1222]

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!

[@hinatashoyo1802]

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

[@grigornenov3151]

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.

[@ruffEdgz]

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

[@jhenfren]

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

[@santanabustamante3566]

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

[@user-ym7gi1mi5e]

3 сейва за весь матч, пиздец много

[@kei_027]

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

[@hvene]

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.

[@blinksstar5929]

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

[@reichardsalcedo9458]

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

[@Beautiful_Spiker]

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✨

[@cffoo438]

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

[@dreamyfragrance]

Can't wait when Hinata + Kageyama assembled

[@beautiful_davika6958]

Me too…it’ll be 🔥

[@visualina]

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.

[@rjmojicamariano]

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

[@jomarie5516]

For real?

[@ericjusteric5941]

@@jomarie5516 they played the first opening song after the match very cool

[@tengab5850]

@@jomarie5516 they even played Haikyuu theme song at the beginning!! But of course, the one after the game (esp.that they won) hits differently.

[@VVMapleVids]

Exactly IT FIT SO WELL I was already so happy when they won and the opening theme comes and I’m like LOLLL

[@VVMapleVids]

@@jomarie5516 u can check Japan’s volleyball insta

[@ralphbensonvaldez7288]

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

[@tzachs_]

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.

[@volleyballworld]

LiberOMG 😅

[@tikkosena4711]

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

[@siegeuy2855]

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! 🇷🇺🇯🇵

[@vv-dn9fg]

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

[@private9724]

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.

[@se-rischoice1465]

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.

[@murilooliveira4077]

Japan is 🔥🔥 🇯🇵🇧🇷

[@Yu.Ominae]

Great job Japan 🔥 Greetings from Poland 🤍♥️

[@leom3552]

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!

[@rhoricandra9589]

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

[@TheHeninhardenne]

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.

[@anaszuhair7198]

I was more impressed with his consistent serve right on the front of the net.

[@wazanoio6748]

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

[@miumalves]

The libero Japonese is electrified , look at his hair!

[@charreeng2214]

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

[@user-ku1tx2wv4x]

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❗

[@KOME1985KOME]

最終セットでロシアの数字が迫ってきた時はドキドキしました。最後頑張ってくれました。 昨日はオランダ戦で2セット取られ、一時間遅れの放送でネットで先を確認しながらTVをチラチラ見てましたね。勝利を確信してからは最終セット見るのが楽しみで楽しみで。

[@yourweirdbanana]

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

[@ryuustories]

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

[@jetsadakorntsr1858]

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

[@rangelesproduction]

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.

[@freddyhsu]

Agree, Kentaro Takahashi serve is really bad...He should work on the jump float serve. Yesterday against Ned he had many serve errors as well

[@jaysonjohndeleon8805]

i just want to ask is kintaro takahashi and ran takahashi are related to each other?

[@kuacic]

@@jaysonjohndeleon8805 no, just common family names

[@misschimchim2962]

I thot I might got high blood pressure when Kentaro serves lol. But he’s doing great in his position right... Just need to work on his serves

[@fumifumi3912]

Indeed!

[@narimanbesch639]

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.

[@kimbalasa7280]

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

[@shahshingtphom5940]

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

[@5nigdha]

amazing match, congratulations japan, you deserved it!

[@user-ym7gi1mi5e]

Хуйня матч, а ебучей Японии просто повезло

[@eh5507]

Im impressed with Japans libero

[@novalestaris]

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 💜

[@bensondilag261]

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 💪

[@skarekrow9367]

Otake and Ogawa shined in this game

[@LUISHENRIQUE-mx3rn]

sensacional!!!

[@arwena1659]

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

[@lucasobrador]

Japan floor defense is among the craziest😉😱

[@nw2k469]

молодцы, парни! достойно сражались!!!

[@keko_kuotsu]

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

[@novalzidansahadewa7681]

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

[@hoangduong9259]

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

[@ngueuchebruno2817]

Japan has officially arrived. The hard work this program has put in for over 5 yrs now is paying dividends. Congrats to them

[@mohamedfaysalmak9582]

props to haikyuu!!!

[@libmontv92692]

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

[@mccauleyceejaymontenegro4154]

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

[@JayRapiz]

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

[@private9724]

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!

[@fathurnandez9477]

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

[@sc2008]

Congrats and respect from Iran to Japan.

[@KhakikiRoom713]

Galing, galing,,ang ganda ng laro,,,, congrats japan 👏👏👏

[@user-vu5cb4mm7v]

San po pwde panoorin ang full match?

[@blackpearl1098]

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🇯🇵

[@rafaeldiron3410]

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

[@s.greshan7307]

I got heart attack three times between these 5 sets..😂 Why Japan why ?

[@kuj9794]

Me too 😂😂 Good thing my favorite team won in the end

[@s.greshan7307]

@@kuj9794 same 😂

[@user-vu5cb4mm7v]

Where can i watch full match of this current league?please

[@miyosan34]

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

[@jcsaranillo583]

Indeed an amazing match ✨

[@christopherlorenzo9473]

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

[@KevinCao2011]

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

[@YourSherlock]

That is the perfect ending in volleyball match, a one direct hit to destroy the openent boldly from a chance ball.

[@chrisnguyen5057]

Love you all Japan team

[@nicokachico9391]

I felt whoever won the fifth set is deserving. Both Japan and Russia deserves this win, it's just that Japan outplayed russia. Also, I see a lot of bench potential from Japan. This is nearly the bench player/ second stringers with actually rookies for the national team. The O trio tho, Otake, Oya, Ogawa 💪

[@GuguSilva.]

Japão tombou os russos.. amooo 😂😂😂😂👏👏👏👏

[@idelsonoliveira6086]

To impressionado com esse time japonês