Denso Airybees cruised to a 3-0 win over Saitama Ageo at Repro Budokan on the 17th. The team's coordination benefited from the arrival of a tall setter, while Kotomi Osaki scored 7 points to help Denso open the season with a win.
Denso Airybees of the SV League Women's division defeated Saitama Ageo 3-0 in their opening match of the season at Repro Budokan, their opponents' home venue. The first set featured a succession of fierce rallies, with the teams trading points, but Denso built its lead through Kotomi Osaki's high-point-of-contact spikes and overwhelmed its opponents with its attacking power late in the set.
Tall setter Roberta Silva Hatzke joined the team this season, providing momentum, while Osaki scored 7 points. Roberta backed up Haruna Kawabata's defense and combined with sharp spikes from outside hitters Amanda Daniela Coneo Cardona and Ye Mon Mya to win points.
Denso attacked aggressively from the outset and at times struggled with its opponents' attacks along the lines and their blocks, but the new rhythm provided by its tall setter and Osaki's high contact point worked effectively. Osaki said, "We were able to put what we had practiced into action on the court," signaling her confidence as the team aims for 2 straight wins to open the season.
The team will seek another victory in its next match while continuing to build coordination with its new players. Young players also made an impact in the opening match, raising expectations for the season ahead.