Olympics: Bronze for Japan in women's volleyball

LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 11: Japan reacts after a point against Korea during the Women’s volleyball bronze medal match at the London Olympics.

London - Japan beat South Korea in straight sets to win the Olympic women’s volleyball bronze medal match on Saturday.

Japan won their first volleyball medal since women’s bronze in 1984 with a 25-22, 26-24, 25-21 win.

Defending Olympic champions Brazil face the US in the gold medal match later on Saturday.