Japan vs Türkiye Highlights Week 3 Women s VNL 2026

It's Tokie in black serving, it's Japan in red receiving for the ACN Volleyball Nations League here in Osaka, Japan. Both teams know they need a win. And that is a wonderful start, a break point start for Tokie and Gunesh shutting the door quickly. Here comes Yamada. Don Quasar, break point, 13 all. We know early on, the option to go to the middle for Tokie. Japan have the lead. Oh, that's not for long though. What a hit! Taking the time so that she could get that ball out to Aiden. Aiden with the serve. From front court, Sato. That's an up from Vargas, but it's free ball now, Japan. In system as well, Shimomura. Good touch from Aiden. Vargas, trouble. Big trouble for Japan. What a swing from Melissa Vargas. Should be sided out. It is sided out. Vargas makes sure of it. You can't choose a spot anywhere near the attacker. Likewise, Shahin can go to Gunesh. As close as we thought it might be at 19 all. That's a good touch, break point chance here. It's going to go to Vargas and it will be the point. This has to be sided out. For Japan and straight away. But no, they can't do it. Seki was covering in behind the block. We're kind of caught watching. Vargas serving for the set. But the overpass and Kissel finishes it off. And the set goes the way of Tokie. 25-22, they lead by one set to nothing. Great start for Tokie. Japan serving Tokie, leading one set to nothing. Off the hands, it is. Good start. These are the points Japan know they just have to. If they can make those touches. The short distance play allows Ishikawa to speed up. Perhaps don't get the right depth perception or whatever. Just a miss hit. Touches, so it's free ball coming Tokie. But Vargas out of the action. Valid in, not. Good touch from Aydin. Trying to force that one to Vargas. That could be costly. Now Japan have a chance. Wada, take their chance. Ishikawa knows she's got a tough matchup out there. Seki spreads the play. Kind of finishes it off. She finds the gap in the block so well. She can find the court. Played Wada, out of the attack. But Sato isn't. And the block has shut her down. Massive block from Gunes. Tomodo serves again. What a position for Japan. Looking to try and level up this match at one apiece. But Gunes has other ideas. Oh yes, Kisel. Lovely angle. Vargas. Kojima somehow getting something on it. And that block is monstrous from Tokie. Great up. And well safe. But is that not interference with Shimomura having to move out of the way? It doesn't matter. Japan take the point. And with it, most importantly, they have the set. 25-22. It's 1-1. Valadine serving for Tokie. It's one set all. Speed through the middle. Yamada strikes. Did not be surprised. Shimomura acting as passer. And then Wada coming in on the pipe. Yes. Big. And Sal's going to Steve. And the block's always waiting for that one. Shimomura doesn't get the close that she wants. But Nishimasato pulls up early, goes straight. And get a little bit more extension with one shoulder. Nice. Free ball now for Tokie. Three front row attackers. Oh, he's in. Talk about putting dents in the floor. She has been electric from position four. She's worked off the top of the block. She's gone strong. Cross-court this time. There is one on the line. Tokie in a really good position here. Up by two. Need three to have a two sets to one lead. And that is an unforced error from Japan. But there is a challenge coming. That one is squeezed past the back of the block of Wali Shahin. Is there another break point on the offing here? Oh, I say. No, there isn't because of that sneaky little cut from Gunes. With the missiest of miss hits, that gives the set to Tokie. Let's see whether or not it was just one finger on the ball or two. Maybe two. Maybe. Oh, just the thumb. It'll work. Tokie leading by two sets to one. It's an ace serve start. And what a start as well. Another ball in this time. Saves. And with a chance for a break point. Good out by Ogei. That's well played from Paladin. And that's getting scrappy. Very scrappy. Tokie have the point. But for how long? Japan have got a mid-rally challenge. Breathing room now. Chance for you two. So they wanted a block touch but it's a net touch. You get the feeling Japan are getting a bit of a momentum going. That is a pick up. So is that from Shahin. Needed to be made. Tough one for Vargas. Japan are looking to win this point. If they don't, they're going to challenge. If it isn't, you've got to let it go. Now is there a net touch here? No. That was the Sato attack. Decent serve from here. Oh, that's a block. That is a monster. Not even thinking about Shimomura. The shuffle shuffle. Shahin stays straight. That will do. Very nicely Vargas. Tying up any loose ends at the moment. Finish it in style. Great ball in by Kojima. Wada keeps it going a little bit longer. Here comes Wada. First bit done. It's in. Tokie have to play it. It in. Does it. That's it. It's all over. Tokie have the win. They have beaten Japan by three sets to one. And will that be enough for Tokie to make the finals?