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Match Result Details
2026-27 Daido Life SV.LEAGUE MEN Regular Season
Section 1 GAME 1
(Sat)
- Start Time
- End Time
- Match Duration
- Attendance:3,160 people
- 1st Referee:Shin Muranaka
- 2nd Referee:Koki Kazusa
AWAY
Hokkai-Kitagas Arena Sapporo 46
Hokkaido YS
0
- 21-25
- 18-25
- 21-25
3
OSAKA BLUTEON
RESERVE MEMBERReserve Members
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- 3S
- Shunsuke NakamuraShunsuke Nakamura
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- 5OH
- Shoma TomitaShoma Tomita
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- 10MB
- Akihiro YamauchiAkihiro Yamauchi
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- 16L
- Ryohei IgaRyohei Iga
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- 18OP
- Hiroto NishiyamaHiroto Nishiyama
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- 19MB
- Keitaro NishikawaKeitaro Nishikawa
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- 22OH
- Bryan BagunasBryan Bagunas
Match Details
The opening match of the 2026-27 Daido Life SV.LEAGUE was held on Saturday, October 24, at the Kita Gas Arena Sapporo 46, where OSAKA BLUTEON faced off against the Hokkaido Yellow Stars.
[Set 1]
The early stages saw both teams trading points, but a spike from Lopez gave the team a 7-4 lead.
They continued to build momentum, extending the lead to 10-5 with a block from Evadadan and a service ace from Lopez.
Although they were pushed back by the opponent's serves at times, they maintained their lead at 14-9 thanks to two consecutive blocks by McCarthy.
They kept the pressure on the opponent with solid volleyball.
In the final stages, they allowed the opponent to counterattack, narrowing the gap to 23-20, but a triple block shut out the opponent's ace.
Finally, a back-row attack from Kai sealed the set at 25-21.
[Set 2]
After taking a 6-4 lead with a service ace from Lopez, the team gained further momentum with a block from Kai.
They calmly connected the ball while taking rebounds, and a back-row attack from Kai made it 12-8, forcing the opponent to call a timeout.
In side-out situations, setter Brizard used players like Evadadan to confuse the opponent's block. In the middle of the set, Kai's sharp serves applied pressure, leading to consecutive points and extending the lead to 18-13.
As the set neared its end, the gap was narrowed to two points at 19-17, but the team deployed a stable offense that incorporated back-row attacks.
They seized opportunities from Lopez's serves to score consecutive points, taking the set 25-18.
[Set 3]
They accumulated points from the start with calm side-outs, reaching 9-5 with a service ace from Lopez.
They were pushed by the opponent's serves and lost the momentum, trailing 11-12, but after a timeout, McCarthy and Nishida made consecutive blocks.
Furthermore, following a service ace from Kai, Lopez also contributed a block, allowing them to score in a burst and take a 16-12 lead.
Although their serve reception was disrupted in the middle of the set, they entered the final stages with a 20-18 lead. McCarthy's block prevented the opponent from gaining momentum, and they scored consecutive points. They took the set 25-21, securing a straight-set victory in the opening match.
[Set 1]
The early stages saw both teams trading points, but a spike from Lopez gave the team a 7-4 lead.
They continued to build momentum, extending the lead to 10-5 with a block from Evadadan and a service ace from Lopez.
Although they were pushed back by the opponent's serves at times, they maintained their lead at 14-9 thanks to two consecutive blocks by McCarthy.
They kept the pressure on the opponent with solid volleyball.
In the final stages, they allowed the opponent to counterattack, narrowing the gap to 23-20, but a triple block shut out the opponent's ace.
Finally, a back-row attack from Kai sealed the set at 25-21.
[Set 2]
After taking a 6-4 lead with a service ace from Lopez, the team gained further momentum with a block from Kai.
They calmly connected the ball while taking rebounds, and a back-row attack from Kai made it 12-8, forcing the opponent to call a timeout.
In side-out situations, setter Brizard used players like Evadadan to confuse the opponent's block. In the middle of the set, Kai's sharp serves applied pressure, leading to consecutive points and extending the lead to 18-13.
As the set neared its end, the gap was narrowed to two points at 19-17, but the team deployed a stable offense that incorporated back-row attacks.
They seized opportunities from Lopez's serves to score consecutive points, taking the set 25-18.
[Set 3]
They accumulated points from the start with calm side-outs, reaching 9-5 with a service ace from Lopez.
They were pushed by the opponent's serves and lost the momentum, trailing 11-12, but after a timeout, McCarthy and Nishida made consecutive blocks.
Furthermore, following a service ace from Kai, Lopez also contributed a block, allowing them to score in a burst and take a 16-12 lead.
Although their serve reception was disrupted in the middle of the set, they entered the final stages with a 20-18 lead. McCarthy's block prevented the opponent from gaining momentum, and they scored consecutive points. They took the set 25-21, securing a straight-set victory in the opening match.
Post-match comments from Head Coach Tuomas Sammelvuo
Today, the venue was full, and we were able to play comfortably in a wonderful atmosphere.
The first match is very important and a special one. In that regard, I think we handled side-outs well.
Hokkaido Yellow Stars are a team with a strong serve, so we were cautious, but we were able to respond to it firmly.
Also, there were 12 plays where we were able to connect well from block defense. On the other hand, I feel that we need a little more improvement regarding transition attacks.
First, I want to focus firmly on tomorrow's match and take it one game at a time.
Comments from Masato Kai after the match
Since the season continues from here, I want to prepare so that we can play better volleyball tomorrow, and since it will be a long season, I want to challenge various things.
Thank you very much.