Japan makes to the Olympics even after defeat from Serbia in the last match – Volleyball news

Japan and Serbia clashed in the last match of 2012 FIVB Women’s World Olympic Qualification Tournament on Sunday.

The crucial match spanned over five tiring sets but in the end it turned out to be a win-win situation for both teams. Serbia defeated hosts Japan in front of 10,000 fans by sending 3-2 (18-25, 25-21, 19-25, 25-21, 15-9) on board. Serbia finished the Olympic Qualifiers with an overall record of 5-2 and earned the tickets to London. Japan, on the other hand, also secured a trip to London for being the top team of Asia.

The AVC Olympic Qualifiers ran in association with the FIVB Olympic Qualification Tournament and Japan advanced to the Olympics as the Asian champion.

Speaking of the match, Erika Araki of Japan topped all the scorers with match-high 21 points. Jovana Brakocevic settled for the position of best scorer on Serbian side with team-high 18 points.

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