Overview

• The Italian club won the exhibition opener 3–1 at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena.
• Yuki Ishikawa found his rhythm after the first set and delivered back‑to‑back service aces in the second set.
• Ran Takahashi showed two‑way impact for Suntory but had a powerful hit blocked and later praised Ishikawa’s decisive play.
• The meeting paired Europe’s reigning CEV Champions League winners with Japan’s SV League champions in a rare domestic clash of national teammates.
• Perugia and Suntory will play a second match in Tokyo on Oct. 8.