China snagged a bounce-back victory after dispatching Belgium with a sweep, 25-19, 25-22, 25-14, in Week 2 of the FIVB Volleyball Nations League, Wednesday evening, at the SMART Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
Bin Cai’s squad started the contest with more aggression as they cruised to a 25-19 win in the opening set.
Neither team wanted to give an inch in the second set but China eventually managed to create separation from its opponents. Gong Xiangyu capped her 10-point outing with a block at the net to secure a 25-22 victory.
With momentum on its side, China built a huge 17-9 advantage midway through the third set before closing the match with a 25-12 win.
Gong topscored China with 19 points on 16 hits and three blocks while Li Yingying added nine points on eight attacks and a block of her own.
No player from Belgium reached double-digits as Pauline Martin led the team with seven markers. Outside hitters Jodie Guilliams and Celine Van Gestel chipped in five points apiece.
Belgium (1-4) will next face Canada (2-3) on June 16, Thursday, at 3:00 PM. Meanwhile, China (4-1) will go up against Canada (2-3) on June 17, Friday, at 3:00 PM, still at the same venue.
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