Match Centre Overview Pre-Match Match Post-Match Preview Host City Tweet Share {{timeLabels[currentTimeType]}} Select your time Preview Volleyball 03/10/2014 Italy versus Japan Each of the four previous meetings at the World Championship between these sides were decided in straight sets. In 1978 and 1986, the Asian side won by 3-0 and in 2002 and 2006 the Europeans triumphed without dropping a set. More Host City Bari - PALAFLORIA Bari is the capital city of the province of Bari and of the Apulia region, one of the richest archaeological regions in Italy. It was first colonized by Mycenanean Greeks and received influence from many Mediterranean cultures and populations. More info about the city