China wrapped up its home campaign at the FIVB Women’s Nations League in Beijing with a 2-2 record after a nail-biting five-set loss to Türkiye (19-25, 25-20, 29-31, 28-26, 15-12) on Sunday.
The hosts jumped out to a commanding 25-19 win in the opener, powered by seven points from rising star Zhuang Yushan. Set two was a back-and-forth affair until Türkiye edged ahead for a 25-20 victory.
In set three, China rallied from an eight-point deficit (15-7) to force a 24-24 tie. Fueled by the roar of home fans, they clinched the thriller 31-29, swinging momentum back in their favor.
Türkiye refused to fold in set four, overturning an early 6-2 hole to win 28-26, then carried that energy into the decider, sealing the match 15-12. The result marked Türkiye’s fourth straight win.
Finishing the Beijing stop at 2-2, China’s squad displayed both resilience and attacking flair. As the tour moves on, the team will look to sharpen its defense and build on the chemistry that has fans buzzing.
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China finish FIVB Women's Nations League with two wins, two losses
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