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Japan's Saori Kimura (18) and Erika Araki (5) celebrate after their 3-2 win over China during their women's volleyball quarterfinal match at the Olympics on Tuesday. See story here.

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This is the first time Japan has ever won a volleyball game against China in the Olympics.( volleyball became an Olympic sport in 1964).

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Congratulations! It was a great game. Glad I could see it. The fifth set was a real nailbiter as China had match point and could have closed it out, but Japan came back to win it in stunning fashion. In fact, every set went the distance. They just never gave up. Good luck in the next game against Brazil. That one will be a tough one.

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w00t congrats. China is a tough one.

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Awesome game - only at the Olympics do I really get into sports like this. Great atmosphere, and great fighting spirit shown by both sides.

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It was such a sweet victory for well behave Japanese women's volleyball team. They deserve the medal for sure.

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That was a great game! Congratulations team Japan, you have really stepped up this time! The Brazil game should be a good one!

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Wow...fantastic!!!!! A wish for years comes true finally :)

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Omedetou Nippon!!! :)

If anyone finds a youtube reply, please post !!

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Great game, great win, great women

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congrats japan. ... i love volleyball. tight shorts are so awesome to watch.

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WOW! The ladies of Japan are doing well in several sports! Congrats on your first win against China in V-ball! Ganbarre Nippon! Go for gold!

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Go for the gold, ladies!!

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Good show from 2 powerful Asian women teams.

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Awesome. Great job, ladies!

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Sooo Happy

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Women's volleyball has always been one of Japan's stronger sports. Good on them, and good luck with the rest of the matches.

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