Dmitriy Muserskiy Leads Suntory Sunbirds Osaka to Two Wins Against Tokyo Great Bears
Russian opposite Dmitriy Muserskiy stood out again in Japan’s men’s Daido Life SV.League, guiding the defending champions Suntory Sunbirds Osaka to consecutive victories over Tokyo Great Bears during the weekend's second-leg matches of the regular season.
First Match: Thrilling Five-Set Victory
The first match on Saturday at Asue Arena thrilled seven thousand fans as Suntory Sunbirds Osaka narrowly defeated Tokyo Great Bears in five sets, 3-2 (25-15, 20-25, 29-27, 18-25, 15-12).
- Dmitriy Muserskiy scored 32 points, including three consecutive aces, three kill blocks, and 26 attacks at a 59% success rate.
- Captain Ran Takahashi contributed 15 points.
- Outside hitter Egor Kliuka added 10 points.
- Tokyo’s top scorer was Argentine Luciano Vicentin with 26 points, comprising three blocks and two aces.
Second Match: Clear 3-0 Win for Suntory Sunbirds
The Sunday game was more decisive, with Suntory Sunbirds cruising to a straight-sets victory of 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-15) over Tokyo Great Bears.
"Dmitriy Muserskiy made a fabulous contribution of three (consecutive) aces, three kill blocks and 26 points in attack at a 59% success rate to top the charts with a total of 32 points."
The strong performances affirmed Suntory Sunbirds Osaka's dominance early in the new season and highlighted Muserskiy’s key role in their success.
Author’s summary: Dmitriy Muserskiy’s outstanding play was instrumental in Suntory Sunbirds Osaka’s consecutive wins over Tokyo Great Bears, reinforcing their status as league favorites.
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