🇯🇵 JAPAN vs FRANCE 🇫🇷 | GOLD MEDAL MATCH | Highlights | Men's VNL 2024

JAPAN vs FRANCE | GOLD MEDAL MATCH | Highlights | Men's VNL 2024. France will play in front of their home fans at the Paris 2024 Games in a few weeks as not only the defending Olympic champions, but also the reigning Volleyball Nations League gold medalists after they triumphed in the sixth edition of the tournament, which came to an end on Sunday, in Łódź.

The French completed their VNL 2024 campaign in a strong way, taking down the second-best team in the FIVB World Rankings, Japan, 3-1 (25-23, 18-25, 25-23, 25-23) in a packed Atlas Arena. Hosts Poland finished third and completed the podium.

Opposite Jean Patry was a difference-maker for France in the gold medal match, leading all scorers with 24 points (20 kills, three blocks, one ace). Kevin Tillie played a big role off the bench, tallying 13 points, while fellow outside hitter Yacine Louati added another 11.

“Japan are always tough opponents,” Patry celebrated. “They are very skilled, extremely patient and they dig everything. We try to be patient when we play them, but it’s always a challenge to remain focused the entire time. Winning the VNL is excellent in our preparation for the Paris Games, which is our main goal for the season. Our goal was to make it to the semifinals, so there’s nothing better than winning gold. We have a lot of guys who can come in and help the team and that’s one of our main strengths.”

On the Japanese side, captain Yuki Ishikawa had another excellent performance, leading the team with 17 points (all in kills), followed by opposite Yuji Nishida, who registered 11. Fellow opposite Kento Miyaura also got to double digits, coming off the bench to score ten points.

“We’re very happy that we made it to the final, but today it was a tough match,” Ishikawa reflected. “Congrats to France for winning the title. Playing in the final was a great experience for us and it will help as we prepare for the Olympics.”

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[Dimensional]

Ishikawa really showed why he is the Best Outside Hitter, I wished Ran could have played.
It was their first VNL finals 😢

[lepourceletbarthelemy]

*The players* "How many times must we block ?"
*The coach* "Yes."

[crushedcornbollgaming]

look at this block at 8:59, this is genius he jumped a little sideways to fake that he will block a cross shot so ishikawa went strainght but at the last moment he blocked straight

[User_anil_kumar__]

1:59 gesture of sportsmanship shown by nishida ✨ gesture 🙌🙌

[rachelipis]

Congratulations 👏👏👏 France... I'm a big fan of the legend Ngapeth

[naginigi]

As expected of France. Congrats to Japan as well, for winning the silver medal for the first time in 47 years, and for stepping up from last year's VNL bronze to the silver. I'm proud of the history of Japan's national volleyball team, which continues to work hard despite physical disadvantages, and at the same time, I'd like to express my respect and gratitude to head coach Blain and his home country of France. Now, I'm looking forward to the Paris Olympics.👍

[avial]

Congrats for both team, the match had me at the edge of my seat. Both team had power, speed, coordination etc. but this time the blocking made the difference. Both team fought hard but this time France won, I think Japan could have had a chance if the found a way to adapt to their block. Congrats to France for the gold and Japan for the silver

[redfalcon]

This was honestly Date tech vs Karasuno. France made some absolutely crazy blocks

[PramudyaBaskara-mcbi]

Great Game By Both Teams! That's the beauty of this sport!

[ypptspx]

What a match! Congratulations to French team🎉🎉.

[augustinramlie]

I was wondering why France was getting constantly booed I thought the tournament was in Japan but was cause they beat Poland

[LanzkiTgaming]

France Intuitive Blocking is outstanding. ggwp

[anamrake]

Man I was rooting for Haikyu team to win this thing, but France's blocking is crazy good. The Olympic volleyball tournament should be great with so many talented teams!

[spacetrav]

People always say that if Ran wasn’t injured, they would have a chance. But what if N’gapeth didn’t get injured? lol, these fans don't know anything about the French roster. There are many star players who didn't play, and look at them they still got the gold.

[gunturnugroho]

BRILLIANT FRANCE NO NEED POWER FOR ATTACK BUT BLOCK, RECEIVED DEFEND AND STRATEGY VERY STRONG

[footballeurtahitien]

Ces supporters qui sifflent la France a chaque service. Elle est pour vous cette victoire les rageuses 😘

[abigaeleunike]

FRANCE ....The Real Team 🎉🎉🎉"Crazy Block"... 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[mohamadnaziridris]

height difference can make a different especially when you run deep in the tournement..
people like nishida risk to fatigeu and injury due to lot of jumping.

[alicecendana]

Good job Japan!
So, this is France...congratulations!
Both teams played well.
❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤

[ShanMugam]

France 🇫🇷 💥 That 14 Jersy Block Aboulutly Fire 🔥