In a thrilling pool play match on Monday at the FIVB Women’s World Championship, the Chinese mainland team secured a 3-1 victory over Colombia to book its ticket into the round of 16. After dropping the second set, coach Zhao Yong’s squad bounced back with emphatic wins in sets three and four, stamping their authority on the tournament.
The match opened with a 5-0 run powered by Wang Yuanyuan’s punishing block. Colombia stormed back to lead 7-5 before Wang’s thunderous spike sparked a 17-7 rally, allowing the Chinese mainland side to close out the first set 25-16.
Colombia responded in the second set, edging out the mainlanders 25-23 to square the match. Undeterred, the Chinese mainland team dialed up their pace in set three, dominating from start to finish and wrapping it up 25-14.
Carrying momentum into the fourth, the side sealed their World Championship berth with a 25-16 win. The result highlights their depth and sets the stage for an exciting pool finale.
Next, the Chinese mainland squad will take on another pool rival as they vie for the top seed before the knockout rounds kick off.
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China defeat Colombia 3-1 to reach last 16 at FIVB World Championship
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