Beijing time on July 14th, in the quarter-finals of the World Women's Volleyball League, the Chinese women's volleyball team lost to Italy 21-3 and missed the semi-finals. The scores were 22-25; 19-25; 26-24 and 22-25. The core of the Italian team, Egnu, scored 36 points, and Posetti scored 14 points. The Chinese team Gong Xiangyu scored 20 points, Li Yingying scored 16 points, Wang Yuanyuan scored 12 points, Wang Yunxiu scored 10 points, Yuan Xinyue scored 9 points.
Although the Chinese women's volleyball team defeated the Italian team in a sub-station match, Italy did not have Egnu in that game. Since Egonu's return, the Italian team has won 8 consecutive games. Italy's current lineup is more complete than the Chinese women's volleyball team.
Egnu really attacked like crazy, Italian women's volleyball team won the first game 25-22. Li Yingying received special attention from the Italian team. Her strong attacks were often blocked by double blocks, which led to a decrease in her offensive efficiency. In the second game, Italy won more easily 25 to 19.
In the third game, the Chinese women's volleyball team started well, leading 20-15 at one point, but then Egnau made a strong attack and scored. Li Yingying's attack was blocked, and the Italian team caught up to 19-20. The situation of the Chinese team has worsened. Italy made a mistake and gave up points. The Chinese team led 24 to 21, but then lost 3 points in a row and the game was tied at 24.
Gong Xiangyu then made a contribution and hit the opponent's hand out of bounds. Li Yingying then scored with a strong attack, and the Chinese women's volleyball team won the third game in a thrilling 26-24.
In the fourth game, the Chinese women's volleyball team fought fiercely with the Italian women's volleyball team and led 9-7. But Italy relied on Egonu to show off his strength and caught up to 10-10. Egonu's score had reached 30 points.
The Chinese team reached 17 to 14, but was caught up to 17 draws. Cai Bin coach called a timeout and reminded to receive the serve well.
Italy completed the lead in a single game 21-20. The Chinese team was in a disadvantageous situation. Yuan Xinyue was blocked from flying behind and fell behind 20-22. The Italian team scored again offensively, leading 23 to 20. Li Yingying stormed back to recover one point.
But Egonu's offensive player went out of bounds, and Italy reached match point at 24-21.
Italy's serve was sneak-attacked by the Chinese team, but Egonu still scored steadily and won the fourth game 25-22, defeating the Chinese women's volleyball team 3-1 to advance to the semi-finals.
The Chinese women's volleyball team had nothing to do against Egonu in this battle. Cai Bin showed a helpless expression after the Chinese team was overtaken at the end of the fourth game. In this game, the Chinese team lost 14 points offensively, all because the opponent had Egonu.
The Chinese Women's Volleyball Team unfortunately ended its World Women's Volleyball League journey. Next, the team will prepare for the Women's Volleyball World Championship in September.
