Russia captain Taras Khtei: “We are glad to fulfil the plan and to be in Final Round. We did our best and will keep up our pace.”

Russia coach Vladimir Alekno: “The mood of the team determined the result of the game. I was pleased to our their performance tonight.”

Japan captain Daisuke Usami: “The Russians are just perfect in serve, especially Denis Biriukov was strong tonight. We should work on it hard.”

Japan coach Tatsuya Ueta: “I’m totally agree with our captain. The Russian team’s game is well balanced and of a very high level.”