{"id":115621,"date":"2023-09-04T08:28:15","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T08:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=115621"},"modified":"2023-09-04T08:28:15","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T08:28:15","slug":"china-stun-title-holders-japan-in-epic-tie-breaker-to-top-pool-f-in-22nd-asian-senior-womens-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/china-stun-title-holders-japan-in-epic-tie-breaker-to-top-pool-f-in-22nd-asian-senior-womens-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"CHINA STUN TITLE-HOLDERS JAPAN IN EPIC TIE-BREAKER TO TOP POOL F IN 22ND ASIAN SENIOR WOMEN\u2019S CHAMPIONSHIP"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p>Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, September 4, 2023 &#8211; Embattled China bounced back to beat defending champions Japan with epic comeback 3-2 (23-25, 25-20, 19-25, 26-24, 16-14) in their last Top 8 clash to capture the top spot in Pool F in the 22nd Asian Senior Women\u2019s Volleyball Championship at Chartchai Hall here on Monday.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-115623\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_03060-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_03060-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_03060-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_03060-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_03060-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_03060-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_03060-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_03060-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_03060-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_03060-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_03060-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_03060-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_03060-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_03060-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_03060-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Opposite hitter Zhou Yetong contributed 18 points from 15 attacks, 2 blocks and one ace for China, while outside hitters Wu Mengjie and Zhong Hui added another 17 and 15 points.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-115629\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02170-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02170-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02170-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02170-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02170-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02170-2048x1369.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02170-580x388.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02170-860x575.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02170-1160x775.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02170-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02170-800x535.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02170-1280x855.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02170-1920x1283.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02170-1320x882.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02170-600x401.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Outside hitter Yuki Nishikawa scored a match-high 31 points including 29 attacks from 70 attempts on the Japan&#8217;s loss. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-115624\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02850-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02850-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02850-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02850-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02850-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02850-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02850-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02850-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02850-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02850-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02850-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02850-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02850-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02850-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02850-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Both Japan and China have yet lost a set to their respective opponents ahead of the Monday\u2019s last Top 8 encounter in Pool F. China, fielding a strong lineup which captured the last month\u2019s Chengdu Universiade, made a solid start in the first set, with opposite hitter Zhou Yetong attacking devastatingly at the net for the team\u2019s 6-2 lead.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-115626\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02650-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02650-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02650-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02650-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02650-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02650-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02650-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02650-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02650-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02650-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02650-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02650-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02650-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02650-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02650-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>However, defending and consecutive two-time champions Japan roared back to level it at 10-10, using the excellent offensive mobility from Okumu Oba Fuyumi Hawi\u2019s mighty mid-court attacks and Aki Momii\u2019s well-placed serves. The Japanese established an 18-15 lead when hard-hitting and heavy-scoring outside hitter Howi, who scored a team-high 22 points in their previous match against Kazakhstan on Sunday, proved an unstoppable force to net back-to-back points for the team. Japan extended it to 24-21, but the Chinese did not give up and saved two sets points before Hawi hammered a sharp spike to help Japan finish off the hard-fought set 25-23.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-115625\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02760-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02760-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02760-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02760-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02760-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02760-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02760-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02760-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02760-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02760-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02760-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02760-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02760-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02760-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02760-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The second set was still competitive as China tried to bring their fine form back on track, but Japan relied on their impenetrable defence, fast-paced game and excellent teamwork. The Chinese took the lead with a four-point clear at 16-12, cruised on to widen the gap to 22-20 and let loose netting points to clinch the thrilling set 25-20.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-115627\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02500-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02500-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02500-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02500-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02500-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02500-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02500-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02500-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02500-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02500-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02500-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02500-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02500-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02500-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_02500-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Japan took command in the third set to take an early 12-8 lead. Although China staged strong fightback to bag some points, Hawi\u2019s brilliant mid-court spikes and Yuki Nishikawa\u2019s attacks assisted Japan to maintain control. Leading commandingly 22-18, the Japanese allowed China only one more point from a huge spike from Zhou Yetong to wrap up the set 25-19, with skipper Haruyo Shimamura attacking devastatingly to hand the team last point in the set.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-115628\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01660-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01660-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01660-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01660-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01660-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01660-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01660-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01660-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01660-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01660-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01660-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01660-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01660-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01660-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01660-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The fourth set was closely-contested. China led initially 5-2 before Japan bounced back mightily with destructive attacks from Yuki Nishikawa and Hawi to catch up with the pace-setters at 13-13. Both sides traded attacks which saw the score levelled for several times until 22-22 and 24-24. China picked things up to win two points in a row for the set win 26-24, forcing the tie-breaker.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-115630\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01140-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01140-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01140-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01140-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01140-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01140-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01140-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01140-860x574.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01140-1160x774.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01140-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01140-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01140-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01140-1920x1282.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01140-1320x881.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_01140-600x401.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Both sides came all out in the decider. Japan set an early pace 11-10, while the Chinese hit back to tie the score 11-11. Shortly after that, leads started to change hands.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>Japan led 14-12, needing only one more point to win the set and match, but China came back much stronger to score four points in a row to take the set 16-14 and match.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-115633\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_00710-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_00710-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_00710-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_00710-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_00710-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EDD_00710-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, 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