ARNHEM, the Netherlands, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) — China claimed its third consecutive win on the FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship right here on Wednesday, beating Japan 28-26, 25-17, 29-27 to take a sole lead within the pool.
Rio Olympic champions overcame sturdy fightback from their opponents within the third set, getting back from 23-20 down and changing their second match level to wrap up the robust victory.
World No. 7 Japan may have earned them an opportunity for the fourth set however squandered three set factors. Another blow for them was that their captain and out of doors hitter Sarina Koga limped off the courtroom, seeming to have injured her ankle.
Outside hitter Li Yingying had a team-high 19 factors whereas 4 different Chinese gamers hit double-digits.
Two-time champion China will face the Czech Republic on Friday, whereas Japan will tackle Brazil.