KUMAMOTO — United States head coach Hugh McCutcheon is expecting two tough matches against Japan in the World League this weekend, despite his team's recent superiority.
Shunichi Shimano spikes the ball against France's Bojidar Slavev (2) and Romain Vadeleux in last
weekend's FIVB World League Pool B intercontinental competition in Strasbourg, France. Japan was defeated
in both matches, 3-0 on Saturday and 3-2 the next day.
FIVB PHOTOThe Americans have won all six World League matches between the two teams in 2006 and 2007, including two this season in Green Bay, Wis., on June 1-2.