🏐 In a stunning turn of events at the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League in Macao, Japan triumphed over China with a score of 25-22, 19-25, 25-18, 25-17 on Friday night!
Despite the loud cheers for the hosts in the second set, where China bounced back after losing the first, Japan's squad seized the momentum and locked in the victory by claiming the next two sets. Talk about a nail-biter!
Japan's captain, Sarina Koga, was on fire, racking up a game-high 25 points! Meanwhile, China's Li Yingying delivered a stellar performance with a team-high 23 points.
After the match, Li reflected on the team's performance, saying, \"We played relatively passive in the whole game and did not have a good rhythm.\" She also gave props to Japan's \"tenacious\" defense.
This win is a big deal for Japan! They're now closing in on China in the World Rankings, moving up from eighth to seventh place, while the Chinese mainland remains sixth. The competition is heating up! 🔥
But the action doesn't stop there! China is set to face off against Thailand on Saturday and Italy on Sunday. Will they bounce back? Stay tuned!
Volleyball fans, this season is just getting started, and it's already giving us major thrills! Who else is pumped to see what's next? 🙌
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Volleyball: Japan upset China in Women's Nations League Macao
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