Espejo making every second count in Japan

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino volleyball star Marck Espejo is making the most out of his time playing in the V.League All-Star Game in Japan.

The 6-3 Espejo, a vital cog in the national team’s silver medal finish in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, had a historic appearance in the V.League and even played starter for Team Kota, which eventually bested Team Shirasawa, 25-22, 25-22, 26-24, at the Tokorozawa Municipal Gymnasium on Christmas Day.

Espejo said he’s making the rest of his Japan stay count as his mother club, FC Tokyo, hinted it will close shop after the season.

Espejo made the historic start after original stalwarts Takahiko Imamura of Panasonic was injured and Takahiro Tozaki oif VC Naqgano did not play.