Asian Games Volleyball: India 0-3 Japan - Highlights

"This is just the beginning," says India's head coach as a brave Indian team puts up a spirited display against one of the best volleyball teams in the world.

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The Indian players applaud the sparse support they had here today. It was a brave display, but not to be be against world number 5 Japan.

Japan win the 3rd set 25-17 and the match 3-0.

Match point comes up.

Ashwal leaps off the court to make a stunning retrieval! Along with Muthu, he's been one of the best players on court today.

But still, Japan pull away. At 18-14, they can see the finishing line now.

Amit makes a meal of a retreaval. 

From 8-8 to 10-10 and to 12-12. Ashwal Rai makes a cross court smash to break through Japan's defensive wall. But as the final time out is taken, its Japan who pull ahead. 3 successive points gives them a 15-12 lead in the 3rd set.

It's as tight as they come, this third set. Neither team being able to stitch together a series of points. Muthusamy on fire! A deft touch to get a point.

It's India 10-10 Japan in the 3rd set

Oohs and aahs ring around the stadium - mostly filled with Japanese supporters and media - as some stunning points are played out. India's blockers doing the job! Muthusamy in the middle! 

India lead 5-4 in 3rd set

Japan win the first point of the set but then India come back to get two. India lead 2-1 in 3rd set.

India tried hard in this game but lost the game 18-25 and Japan is leading 2-0 on the tie.