After an eight-year wait, Jiangsu has clinched the China Women's Volleyball League championship in a spectacular comeback against Shanghai. The final series saw Jiangsu sweep the competition with a decisive 3-1 victory in Tuesday's second match.
The hosts carried forward the momentum from their dominant 3-0 away win in Saturday's opener. However, Shanghai put up a fierce fight, leveraging a strong blocking game to take an early 19-11 lead in the first set, ultimately winning it 25-17.
Not to be outdone, Jiangsu regrouped in the second set, intensifying their defense to counter Shanghai's middle attacks. A pivotal 6-0 run shifted the momentum, allowing Jiangsu to level the match 25-21.
The championship reached a nail-biting third set, with both teams exchanging points until 22-22. Jiangsu's star trio—Wu Mengjie, Gong Xiangyu, and Zhang Changning—stepped up, securing the set 25-22.
In the fourth set, Shanghai seemed poised to force a decider with a 22-16 lead. However, Jiangsu orchestrated an incredible 8-0 run, capitalizing on Shanghai's spiking errors. The set was sealed by Wu Mengjie's game-winning crosscourt rocket, ensuring Jiangsu's triumphant sweep.
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