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In a thrilling encounter at the Volleyball Nations League 2023, the Dominican Republic pulled off a stunning upset against the heavy favourites China with a score of 3-2. The match went the distance as both teams displayed top-notch volleyball skills.
Match Score
| Set | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 25 | 20 | 25 | 20 | 15 |
| China | 20 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 13 |
The Dominican Republic came out strong, winning the first set 25-20. However, China bounced back in the second set with an equal 25-20. The third set went to the Dominican Republic 25-22, but China answered back again by taking the fourth 25-20. In the fifth and final set, the Dominican Republic narrowly triumphed 15-13.
Team Statistics
The Dominican Republic showcased a solid offensive performance, tallying 73 attacks compared to China’s 59. They also dominated in blocks with 9 to China’s 7, and outperformed in serve aces, 8 to 5. China had an impressive defensive game with 105 digs, while the Dominican Republic made 94.
Standout Performers
Dominican Republic’s Gonzalez Lopez Gaila Ceneida was the star of the match, contributing a staggering 35 points with 29 attacks, 3 blocks, and 3 serve points. Martinez Jineiry contributed 22 points, and Martinez Brayelin Elizabeth added 19.
| Player No. | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Gonzalez Lopez Gaila Ceneida | O | 35 | 29 | 3 | 3 |
| 21 | Martinez Jineiry | MB | 22 | 17 | 1 | 4 |
| 20 | Martinez Brayelin Elizabeth | OH | 19 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 16 | Peña Isabel Yonkaira Paola | OH | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 11 | Gonzalez Geraldine Sthefany | MB | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
For China, Li Yingying put up a fight with 24 points, comprising 22 attacks and 2 blocks. Yuan Xinyue, the captain, added 16 points to China’s tally.
| Player No. | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Li Yingying | OH | 24 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| 1 | Yuan Xinyue | MB | 16 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| 6 | Gong Xiangyu | O | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | Wang Yuanyuan | MB | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | Wang Yunlu | OH | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
This victory is a significant achievement for the Dominican Republic and has added an element of surprise to the Volleyball Nations League 2023. The team will look to build on this momentum in the upcoming matches.
