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- Updated: May 14, 2016
A stunning all-round performance by 24-year-old Miyu Nagaoka has helped Japan to a comprehensive 3-0 (25-23, 25-10, 25-14) win over Peru in front of a rapturous Tokyo home crowd on the opening night of the Olympic qualifying tournament.
It was by no means a lone hand from Nagaoka, with captain Kimura Saori and Erika Araki also enjoying a big night out.
Playing in front of a full house, Japan thrilled the crowd when they raced out of the starting blocks to an 8-3 lead, mainly off the back of some strong defence and attack from Nagaoka and Araki.
But Peru found its feet, and with star player Angela Leyva finding her range, and Carla Rueda winning consecutive points with big net blocks, the South Americans were able to …
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