Players of Italy celebrate scoring during the quarterfinal match between China and Italy at the 2022 Volleyball Women's World Championship in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, Oct. 11, 2022. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)
APELDOORN, the Netherlands, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese women's volleyballers lost 25-16, 25-22, 13-25, 25-17 to their Italian rivals in the quarterfinals at the world championship here on Tuesday.
Star opposite Paola Egonu scored a match-high 29 points, helping Italy secure a semifinal berth.
Chinese outside hitter Li Yingying scored a team-high 14 points while Wang Yunlu contributed 11.
China had lost to Italy 3-0 in their pool match earlier in Rotterdam. ■
Players of Italy celebrate scoring during the quarterfinal match between China and Italy at the 2022 Volleyball Women's World Championship in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, Oct. 11, 2022. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)
(221011) -- APELDOORN, Oct. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Yuan Xinyue of China reacts prior to the quarterfinal match between China and Italy at the 2022 Volleyball Women's World Championship in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, Oct. 11, 2022. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)
Cai Bin, head coach of China, gestures during the quarterfinal match between China and Italy at the 2022 Volleyball Women's World Championship in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, Oct. 11, 2022. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)
