Host Japan delivered a strong all-around effort in a three-set triumph over the Dominican Republic volleyball team on Saturday in the FIVB Women's Grand Champions Cup.
In Japan's 25-17, 25-19, 29-27 win, the dynamic duo of Saori Kimura and Saori Sakoda both amassed 14 points. Brayelin Martinez had 12 points in a losing effort at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.
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.