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Turkey shocks Japan as FIVB Worlds kick off at Big Dome
Turkiye, ranked 16th in the world, secured a significant upset by defeating Japan in straight sets, 25-19, 25-23, 25-19, in the FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship.
The Turkish team capitalized on an undermanned Japanese squad, which was missing key stars like Yuji Nishida, Masahiro Sekita, and Akihiro Yamauchi.
Ramazan Mandiraci was a standout performer for Turkiye, scoring 17 points with 10 attacks, five service aces, and two blocks.
Adis Lagumdzija also contributed significantly with 15 points.
Japan attempted a rally in the third set, but Turkiye capitalized on Japanese errors to secure the victory.
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