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Canada pulled off a major upset against higher-ranked Japan in a thriller, 25-21, 20-25, 25-15, 20-25, 15-10, to kick off the Manila leg of the 2024 Men's Volleyball Nations League on Tuesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.The world no. 12 Canada bolstered its playoff chances and improved to 5-4 to remain seated at seventh spot while the world no. 3 Japan absorbed its third loss in nine games to stay at sixth place.
A rejection on Ran Takahashi saw Canada zooming to a 6-3 cushion in the fifth set. But back-to-back denials by Danny Demyanenko against Japanese team captain Yuki Ishikawa proved to be the game changer as it allowed Canada to secure a 10-6 advantage.Another block from Szwarc against Ishikawa had Canada enjoying a much-needed 12-7 lead. But it was Fynnian McCarthy's powerful quick attack that sealed the upset victory for Canada.
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