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Singing of the national anthems |
BAVO, the mascot of the World Cup |
Jakub Novotny of the Czech Republic attempts to block the spike of Yamamoto |
Abe of Japan dives to receive |
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The local DJ who drums up the support amongst the Japanese fans |
The Czech Republic celebrates taking the 1st set |
Yamamoto blocks the spike of Dubs |
Another successful play for Japan |
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The Japanese captain Kato has just returned from the Italian league |
Serve receipt by Kato |
The beautiful spike form of Koshiya |
Kubala rejoices after another point for the Czech Republic |
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Captain Dubs of the Czech Republic |
Setter Abe of Japan |
Left-handed Novotny of the Czech Republic |
Spectators packed into the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium |
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Setter Zaplefal of Czech Republic |
Japanese coach Mikiyasu Tanaka advises during a timeout |
Koshiya completes a stable serve receipt |
The Czech Republic celebrate victory in the fifth set and the game |
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