The Japan women's volleyball team suffered a third defeat in four matches at the Rio Olympics on Friday, this time losing 3-0 to Russia and putting its bid for a place in the quarterfinals in jeopardy.
Russia plowed through its opponent, dominating the first (25-14) and third (25-18) sets, with the only challenge coming in the second when Japan managed to push it to extra points, before eventually losing 30-28.
Japan, the London Olympic bronze medalist, and Argentina meet in their final Pool A game Sunday, with the winner advancing to the quarterfinals.