Voreas Hokkaido secured two crucial points in the SV.League standings with a weekend split against Wolfdogs nagoya, marking a positive step in their season. the team battled fiercely, demonstrating resilience on the road in Japan‘s premier men’s volleyball competition.
The weekend’s results saw Voreas Hokkaido initially fall to Nagoya before rebounding with a victory. This outcome highlights the competitive balance within the SV.League, where teams consistently challenge each other. The league features a mix of Japanese and international talent, contributing to a high level of play.
On Saturday,Wolfdogs Nagoya defeated Voreas Hokkaido 3-0 (25-17,25-23,25-19). Egor Kliuka led Voreas with 16 points, adding three blocks and an ace. The following day, Voreas responded with a 3-0 (25-18, 25-20, 25-15) win, spearheaded by Dmitriy Muserskiy’s extraordinary 23-point performance, including four blocks and three aces. Voreas Hokkaido currently holds seventh place with a 3-9 record and 12 points.
Elsewhere in the league, JTEKT Stings Aichi continued their strong form with two victories over Nippon Steel sakai Blazers. Aichi won the first match 3-1 (17-25, 25-17, 25-23, 25-20), with a scoring duel between Sakai’s Matthew Anderson and Aichi’s Torey DeFalco, both finishing with 23 points. Aichi then secured a straight-set win, 3-0 (25-20, 25-18, 25-23), led by DeFalco’s 19 points. Aichi now stands at 8-4 with 24 points in fourth place, while Sakai remains at the bottom of the standings with a 2-10 record and 6 points.