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In a riveting clash between two world-class teams, Serbia emerged victorious over China with a score of 1:3 in the Volleyball Nations League 2023. The highly anticipated match witnessed moments of sheer brilliance from both sides but Serbia’s consistent performance tipped the scales in their favor.
| Set | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serbia | 13 | 25 | 23 | 25 |
| China | 25 | 17 | 25 | 20 |
Serbia began the match on the back foot, losing the first set 13-25. However, they bounced back spectacularly, taking the second set 25-17. The third set was a nail-biter that saw China edging out Serbia 25-23. Undeterred, Serbia clinched the fourth set 25-20 to secure the match.
The Serbian team outshone in attacks, registering 61 attacks in contrast to China’s 55. Both teams displayed great defensive play with 6 blocks each. The serve turned out to be a game-changer for Serbia, as they fired 9 serve aces compared to China’s 3. Additionally, Serbia’s defensive prowess was evident in their 75 digs, compared to China’s 64.
Serbia’s Personal Statistics:
| Player No. | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Boškovic Tijana | O | 25 | 24 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | Stevanovic Jovana | MB | 13 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | Popovic Mina | MB | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| 22 | Lozo Sara | O | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 1 | Busa Bianka | OH | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
China’s Personal Statistics:
| Player No. | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Li Yingying | OH | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | Yuan Xinyue (C) | MB | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 | Yang Hanyu | MB | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| 6 | Gong Xiangyu | O | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Wang Yunlu | OH | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Serbia’s Boškovic Tijana was the star of the match with a total of 25 ABS, including 24 attack points and 1 serve point. Popovic Mina’s contribution was significant as well, with 12 ABS, including 7 attack points, 3 blocks, and 2 serve points.
On China’s side, Li Yingying led the charge with 18 ABS, all coming from attack points. Yuan Xinyue, the team captain, also contributed with 13 ABS, including 9 attack points, 3 blocks, and 1 serve point.
This victory puts Serbia in a favorable position in the tournament and leaves fans eager to see if they can maintain this momentum in the upcoming matches.
