Opposite Yukiko Wada fueled Japan with a match-high 18 points, including two aces. She registered a 57% success rate in attack. Outside hitters Yoshino Sato and 18-year-old Miku Akimoto added 17 and 11 points, respectively. Outside and captain Sohwi Kang was Korea’s most prolific scorer with 14 points, all in swings. Her cross-court teammate Seoyoung Yuk finished with 10.
“We tried to maintain a good rhythm and a good atmosphere on the court, we were focused on the game and in the end we could get another win today that was really helpful for us,” Wada told VBTV. “Everybody was focused on what we need to do and also on how we need to do it during the game on the court.”