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In an enthralling matchup at the Volleyball Nations League 2023, China emerged victorious against Korea with a 3-1 scoreline. The game, which was keenly contested by both sides, saw China assert their dominance and secure a win through their impressive defensive and offensive prowess.
Match Scores:
| Set | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korea | 13 | 21 | 25 | 15 |
| China | 25 | 25 | 21 | 25 |
Korea started the first set on the back foot, with China taking a convincing lead by winning 25-13. However, Korea fought valiantly in the second set but still fell short as China narrowly won 25-21. Korea turned the tide in the third set, winning 25-21, but China closed out the match by securing the fourth set with 25-15.
Team Statistics:
Korea showed an impressive attack rate with 52 attacks, along with 3 blocks, 5 service aces, and 75 digs. On the other hand, China edged out with 53 attacks and showed a formidable defense with 9 blocks. They also had 6 service aces and 62 digs.
Player Highlights:
For Korea, player number 1, Kim Daeun, excelled as an outside hitter (OH) with a total of 17 attack points. Lee Dahyeon (player number 14), as a middle blocker (MB), contributed 12 points with 7 attack points, 1 block, and 4 service points. Kang Sohwi (player number 97) also performed admirably with 12 attack points.
China, on the other hand, had Yuan Xinyue, the captain and middle blocker (player number 1), leading from the front with 17 points comprising 12 attack points, 4 blocks, and 1 service point. The outside hitters, Wang Yunlu (player number 10) and Li Yingying (player number 12), contributed 14 points each, showing their offensive capabilities.
Personal Statistics:
Korea:
| Player No | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kim Daeun | OH | 17 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | Lee Dahyeon | MB | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| 97 | Kang Sohwi | OH | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Lee Juah | MB | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | Jeong Jiyun | OH | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
China:
| Player No | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuan Xinyue (C) | MB | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 |
| 10 | Wang Yunlu | OH | 14 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Li Yingying | OH | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| 6 | Gong Xiangyu | O | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | Wang Yuanyuan | MB | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
With this game China secures their spot in top 8
