Tianjin Bohai Bank and Italy's Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano are on fire! 🔥 Both teams have stormed into the semifinals of the FIVB Women's Club World Championship in Hangzhou.
On Friday, Tianjin secured the top spot in Pool A with a straight-sets (3-0) victory over Brazil's Gerdau Minas. Captain Li Yingying was absolutely unstoppable, sharing the match-high score of 22 points with Minas' Kisy Nascimento. From powerful serves to explosive spikes, Li led her team with passion and skill. 💪🏐
The Chinese side started strong, with Li's fierce serve giving Tianjin an early lead. Wang Yizhu's smashing hits and the team's seamless coordination kept the momentum going. They clinched the first set 25-19.
The second set was a nail-biter! Both teams kept the scores tight, but a serving error from Minas' Amanda Marques tipped the balance in Tianjin's favor. They edged out a 25-22 win.
In the third set, Tianjin didn't let up. Li continued to shine, pressuring Minas with her stellar performance. Another 25-22 win, and the match was theirs! 🏆
Li shared her thoughts after the game: \"My goal for this Club World Championship is simply to play with joy and enjoy each match as much as possible, while also showcasing my best physical condition and competitive form at this stage. So far, these matches have met my expectations, even exceeding them in some ways. Having the right mindset is crucial, and as I approach the highly important semifinals, I hope to maintain this attitude and deliver a steady performance.\"
Meanwhile, Conegliano also advanced from their pool, setting the stage for an exciting semifinal lineup. Up next, Tianjin will face another Brazilian powerhouse, Dentil Praia Clube, in the semifinals on Saturday. Can't wait to see more epic volleyball action! 🎉
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Tianjin, Conegliano advance at FIVB Women's Club World Championship
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