Ha Nam, Vietnam, September 15, 2015 – Reigning champions Hisamitsu Seiyaku Springs from Japan methodically tore Petron Blaze Spikers into shreds before mercilessly crushing the Philippine team in a totally lop-sided battle 25-5 25-16 25-12 in the 2015 Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship at the Ha Nam Gymnasium on Tuesday.
Against Petron Blaze Spikers, the Japanese team fielded a strongly-offensive line-up with the likes of devastating left-hander Miyu Nagaoka and Yuki Ishii, both of whom joined the national Japan team in the recent FIVB World Cup on home soil. Also strengthening the squad was imported Tatjana Bokan from Montenegro. Petron Blaze Spikers, champions at the Philippines Super Liga Grand Prix, were spearheaded by Aleona Manabat-Santiago and two Brazilians Adachi Erika Pevetta and Furtado Rupia Inck Freitas.
The opening set turned out to become an entirely one-sided affair when Miyu Nagaoka carried out her powerful jump serves. She attacked exceptionally with her lightning-fast spikes, assisting Hisamitsu Springs to take the effortless first set 25-5.
In the second set, the Japanese side rested their best players Miyu Nagaoka, Nana Iwasaka and Risa Shinnabe and fielded several substitutions including Ayano Nakaoji, Risa Ishibashi and Rika Nomoko. The Filipinas fought hard to make amends for the loss in the first set. However, their challenge did not last long. Hisamitsu Springs went on their amazing speed and aggressive attacks to clinch the set 25-16.
Hisamitsu Springs still dominated the whole game in the third set, which saw the Japanese race to a commanding 14-8 lead before widening the gap to 20-12. From then on, Hisamitsu Springs never looked back, spectacularly attacking the less-experienced rivals to eventually capture the set 25-12 and the easy match.
Tatjana Bokan led Hisamitsu Seiyaku Springs with 16 points including 13 kills from 34 attempts. She also led in the blocking skill with three points. Aleona Manabat-Santiago amassed Petron Blaze Spikers with seven points, all from her attack hits.
“We played our game, attempting not to come up with mistakes. After winning the first set easily, I rested my best players and gave chances to all substitutions. They also played well. I don’t think we will have any problem taking on Iran’s Islamic Azad University in our last preliminary match on Wednesday,” Koto Yoichi, head coach of Hisamitsu Seiyaku Springs commented after the match.
Source: http://asianwomenclub2015.asianvolleyball.net/
