Dmitriy Muserskiy Leads Suntory Sunbirds to Double Victory over Tokyo Great Bears in Japan’s SV.League
The Russian opposite Dmitriy Muserskiy shone brightly in the men’s Daido Life SV.League’s new season in Japan, driving the defending champions Suntory Sunbirds Osaka to two significant wins against the Tokyo Great Bears over the weekend. These matches marked the second leg of the regular season, held from Saturday to Monday.
Thrilling Five-Set Victory on Saturday
The opening match between Suntory Sunbirds Osaka and Tokyo Great Bears went to five intense sets. The home team thrilled an audience of 7,000 at Asue Arena, securing a 3-2 win with set scores of 25-15, 20-25, 29-27, 18-25, and 15-12.
Dmitriy Muserskiy delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 32 points in total, including three consecutive aces, three kill blocks, and achieving a 59% attack success rate with 26 points.
Captain Ran Takahashi contributed 15 points, while Russian outside hitter Egor Kliuka added 10. Tokyo’s top player was Argentinean Luciano Vicentin, who scored 26 points, with three blocks and two aces.
Decisive 3-0 Win on Sunday
Sunday's match was largely one-sided as Suntory Sunbirds claimed a straight-sets victory, winning 3-0 with scores of 25-20, 25-15, and 25-15.
"Suntory Sunbirds demonstrated strong dominance, leaving Tokyo Great Bears struggling to find footing throughout the match."
With Muserskiy leading the offense, Suntory Sunbirds showcased their championship caliber during this second leg of the season.
Summary: Dmitriy Muserskiy’s exceptional play propelled Suntory Sunbirds Osaka to consecutive wins over Tokyo Great Bears, cementing their strong position early in Japan’s men’s SV.League season.