Japan beat Dominican Republic in straight sets

Tokyo, Japan, November 16, 2013 - Japan hosted the Dominican Republic at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Saturday. Japan had only lost to the USA going into this match, and they looked very strong in this match as well, taking the match 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 29-27). 

Japan was led by the dynamic duo of Saori Kimura and Saori Sakoda, both of whom has 14 points.

Brayelin Martinez had 12 points in a losing effort followed by Annerys Vargas with 9, including five blocks.

The winners held a 7-1 advantage in the blocking department while the defeated side dominated the blocking category 9-5. The Dominicans made 22 unforced errors to 16 by the Japanese.