Canada defeated Japan in four sets (25-11, 25-21, 23-25, 25-20) on the first day of their FIVB World League two-match series at Osaka Municipal Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon.
Canada rode its power game to victory, with its attackers pounding spikes relentlessly and its blockers playing strongly at the net in the victory.
John Gordon Perrin was the top scorer for Canada with 18 points. Dallas Soonias added 15 in the win.
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