In a thrilling twist at the Asian Table Tennis Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, China's men's team surged into the semifinals after a 3-1 victory over Iran on Tuesday. 🌟 The match was anything but ordinary as 14-year-old sensation Benyamin Faraji delivered a stunning upset against China's world No.1 Wang Chuqin.
Wang found himself on the back foot from the get-go in the first game. Despite narrowing the gap to just one point, Faraji sealed the deal with an 11-8 win. 🎯
Refusing to back down, Wang rallied in the next two games, taking them 11-3 and 11-9. With momentum seemingly on his side and a 4-1 lead in the fourth game, it looked like smooth sailing for the Chinese star. But Faraji wasn't done yet! 🔥 He fought back fiercely, snatching the fourth game 13-11 and leveling the match at 2-2.
The drama kept fans on the edge of their seats, but ultimately, China powered through to secure their spot in the semifinals. 🏓🇨🇳 Stay tuned for more epic clashes as the tournament heats up!
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China reach both team semifinals at Asian Table Tennis Championships
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