The Chinese team started the latest leg of this year's FIVB Women's Nations League with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over the Czech Republic in the Hong Kong SAR, showcasing both resilience and tactical flexibility.
In a tightly contested first set, the hosts fought through unforced errors to snatch a 29-27 win, only to see the Czechs counterpunch in set two, turning the tables with a 25-23 edge fueled by impressive digs and blocks.
Regrouping at the break, China surged back, claiming set three with authority (25-15) before closing out the match 25-22 in set four, blending powerful spikes with smart court coverage.
Wu Mengjie stole the spotlight, pouring in a match-high 25 points, while Zhuang Yushan contributed 21 and Wang Yuanyuan chipped in 15 to round out a balanced attack.
Next up, China faces Bulgaria on Thursday evening in the Hong Kong SAR as they chase a second straight win and look to cement their place among the Nations League frontrunners.
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China start FIVB Women's Nations League with win over Czech Republic
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