World Volleyball Cup within reach for Poland after defeating Japan
PR dla Zagranicy
Nick Hodge
22.09.2015 13:31
Poland beat hosts Japan on the penultimate day of the FIVB Volleyball World Cup, winning the clash 3-1 (24-26, 27-25, 25-21, 25-19).
Polish players celebrate a point against Japan during the third round match between Japan and Poland at the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Cup in Tokyo, Japan, 22 September 2015. EPA/KIYOSHI OTA
The Poles, unbeaten so far in the tournament, are currently at the top of the table with 29 points, followed by the United States with 27 and Italy with 26.
Tuesday's match got off to a somewhat bumpy start, with the hosts getting the better of Poland in the first set.
Japan then took an early lead 7-4 in the second set, before the Poles dug their heels in and began to bounce back.
After a narrowly won second set 27-25, the Poles didn't look back, with Bartosz Kurek topping the overall Polish score sheet with 18 points.
Poland's final match on Wednesday is against Italy, currently in third place.
Only the top two sides will go through to the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. (nh/rk)