🎉 History in the making! Tianjin Bohai Bank just became the first Chinese team EVER to reach the final of the FIVB Women's Club World Championship! 🙌 They clinched a thrilling 3-1 victory over Brazil's Dentil Praia Clube in Hangzhou on Saturday.
Tianjin, who finished third last year, entered the tournament pumped and ready to shine. 🌟 Despite earlier worries about captain Li Yingying's injury, some well-deserved rest had her back and smashing on the court! 💪 She played a pivotal role in their epic five-game winning streak to wrap up the China Volleyball League's regular season.
Sure, the squad was feeling the fatigue 😓 from their domestic games, but their experience fueled resilience and a never-give-up attitude. During the group stage, they dominated without dropping a single set! 🧹 That undefeated run pumped up their confidence and solidified the bond between the players and coach Chen Fang.
In the semifinals against the fierce Dentil Praia, Tianjin's sharp focus on receiving serves 🔥 opened up tons of scoring chances for captain Li, who was absolutely on fire! She racked up a whopping 32 points, with 10 in just the first set! 🚀
Although they hit a snag in the third set—letting Dentil Praia avoid a clean sweep—the team quickly bounced back. In the fourth set, they shut down any hopes of a comeback from the Brazilian side. Final score? 25-23, 25-21, 24-26, 25-22. Boom! 🏐🥇
Now, all eyes are on Tianjin as they gear up for the final. Can they bring home the championship? Stay tuned! 📺🔥
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Tianjin becomes first Chinese team to reach FIVB women's club final
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