{"id":132627,"date":"2024-08-16T16:09:48","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T16:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=132627"},"modified":"2024-08-16T16:10:58","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T16:10:58","slug":"japan-top-group-b-after-dramatic-3-2-win-against-china-in-asian-eastern-zonal-womens-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/japan-top-group-b-after-dramatic-3-2-win-against-china-in-asian-eastern-zonal-womens-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"JAPAN TOP GROUP B AFTER DRAMATIC 3-2 WIN AGAINST CHINA IN ASIAN EASTERN ZONAL WOMEN\u2019S CHAMPIONSHIP"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p>Hong Kong, August 15, 2024 &#8211; Formidable Japan stunned China in hard-fought five-set thriller to top Group B in the 2024 Asian Eastern Zonal Women\u2018s Volleyball Championship, which concluded its group round-robin preliminaries on Thursday at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-132643\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tPZ9be7E-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tPZ9be7E-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tPZ9be7E-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tPZ9be7E-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tPZ9be7E-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tPZ9be7E-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tPZ9be7E-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tPZ9be7E-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tPZ9be7E-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tPZ9be7E-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tPZ9be7E-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tPZ9be7E-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tPZ9be7E-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tPZ9be7E-1320x880.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tPZ9be7E-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Japan, which had already outplayed Macau, China and Chinese Taipei in their first two matches, made a clean sweep on Thursday following their dramatic 3-2 win (25-20, 20-25, 24-26, 25-23, 15-11) against China in their last preliminary encounter.<\/p>\n<p>In Group A,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>Hong Kong, China faced tough competition from DPR Korea to go down tamely 1-3 (14-25, 16-25, 25-23, 14-25) and finished third place in the group stage. They will later fight it out with Macau, China in the ranking match.<\/p>\n<p>Both China and Japan entered this match with two consecutive wins, and the exciting contest lived up to expectations. Japan won the first set with remarkable defence and skillful attack. Some Chinese players were part of the squad which captured the Asian Women\u2019s U20 Championship including Guo Xiangling, who scored a match-high 22 points in this match, helping the team win the next two sets and take the lead.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>However, Japan fought back hard to successfully take the fourth set.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-132637\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/63cyZVDU-200x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/63cyZVDU-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/63cyZVDU-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/63cyZVDU-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/63cyZVDU-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/63cyZVDU-1365x2048.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/63cyZVDU-580x870.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/63cyZVDU-860x1290.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/63cyZVDU-1160x1740.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/63cyZVDU-500x750.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/63cyZVDU-800x1200.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/63cyZVDU-1280x1920.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/63cyZVDU-1920x2880.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/63cyZVDU-1320x1980.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/63cyZVDU-600x900.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/63cyZVDU-scaled.jpeg 1706w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the tiebreaker, they were tied for several times until 9-9 when Japan established an advantage by scoring three points in a row and eventually winning by the score 15-11, ending the tough match on high note 3-2 (25-20, 20-25, 24-26, 25-23, 15-11).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-132636\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BsnYU1rJ-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BsnYU1rJ-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BsnYU1rJ-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BsnYU1rJ-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BsnYU1rJ-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BsnYU1rJ-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BsnYU1rJ-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BsnYU1rJ-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BsnYU1rJ-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BsnYU1rJ-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BsnYU1rJ-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BsnYU1rJ-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BsnYU1rJ-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BsnYU1rJ-1320x880.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BsnYU1rJ-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Following the win, Japan claimed the Group B top spot to set up a clash with Korea, while China, the second-place, will compete against DPR Korea for a spot in the showdown.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-132630\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6OG7nGcv-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6OG7nGcv-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6OG7nGcv-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6OG7nGcv-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6OG7nGcv-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6OG7nGcv-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6OG7nGcv-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6OG7nGcv-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6OG7nGcv-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6OG7nGcv-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6OG7nGcv-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6OG7nGcv-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6OG7nGcv-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6OG7nGcv-1320x880.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6OG7nGcv-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In another highlight on Thursday, Hong Kong, China faced off against DPR Korea. In the first set, Hong Kong, China started with young players, but they were still unable to block the opponent\u2019s strong attacks and cost them two sets. In the third set, the key players were sent back on the court and successfully won a set back. However, in the fourth set, they fell behind early and eventually lost 1-3 (14-25, 16-25, 25-23, 14-25), ranking third in the group, while DPR Korea advanced as the top spot in Pool B.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-132634\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/KKFQrDRJ-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/KKFQrDRJ-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/KKFQrDRJ-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/KKFQrDRJ-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/KKFQrDRJ-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/KKFQrDRJ-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/KKFQrDRJ-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/KKFQrDRJ-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/KKFQrDRJ-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/KKFQrDRJ-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/KKFQrDRJ-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/KKFQrDRJ-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/KKFQrDRJ-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/KKFQrDRJ-1320x880.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/KKFQrDRJ-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Head coach of Hong Kong, China Kwok Kin Chuen said: \u201cSending young players in the first set was a tactical arrangement to let them gain experience while preserving the main players\u2019 stamina for a hard fight in the third set, hoping to turn the game around.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-132644\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/YMaivot6-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/YMaivot6-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/YMaivot6-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/YMaivot6-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/YMaivot6-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/YMaivot6-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/YMaivot6-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/YMaivot6-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/YMaivot6-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/YMaivot6-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/YMaivot6-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/YMaivot6-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/YMaivot6-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/YMaivot6-1320x880.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/YMaivot6-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He also stated that the opponents are very worthy of learning from, not only for their mature skills such as strong defense, stable serving, and tactics, but also for their mentality. DPR Korea players had little fluctuation, resulting in fewer mistakes and more effective counterattacks.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-132642\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/t10C3m5P-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/t10C3m5P-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/t10C3m5P-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/t10C3m5P-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/t10C3m5P-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/t10C3m5P-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/t10C3m5P-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/t10C3m5P-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/t10C3m5P-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/t10C3m5P-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/t10C3m5P-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/t10C3m5P-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/t10C3m5P-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/t10C3m5P-1320x880.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/t10C3m5P-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-132635\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/E5EfmxbQ-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/E5EfmxbQ-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/E5EfmxbQ-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/E5EfmxbQ-580x386.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/E5EfmxbQ-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/E5EfmxbQ-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/E5EfmxbQ.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Macau, China and Chinese Taipei, both from Group B, faced off on the court in the first match of the day.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-132641\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PUDqTFP6-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PUDqTFP6-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PUDqTFP6-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PUDqTFP6-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PUDqTFP6-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PUDqTFP6-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PUDqTFP6-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PUDqTFP6-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PUDqTFP6-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PUDqTFP6-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PUDqTFP6-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PUDqTFP6-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PUDqTFP6-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PUDqTFP6-1320x880.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PUDqTFP6-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-132629\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3XAOfTWl-200x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3XAOfTWl-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3XAOfTWl-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3XAOfTWl-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3XAOfTWl-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3XAOfTWl-1365x2048.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3XAOfTWl-580x870.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3XAOfTWl-860x1290.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3XAOfTWl-1160x1740.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3XAOfTWl-500x750.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3XAOfTWl-800x1200.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3XAOfTWl-1280x1920.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3XAOfTWl-1920x2880.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3XAOfTWl-1320x1980.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3XAOfTWl-600x900.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3XAOfTWl-scaled.jpeg 1706w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With Chinese Taipei on fire in attack, Macau, China were unable to withstand them and finally lost in straight sets 15-25, 20-25, 14-25), missing out their victory despite their unwavering defensive efforts.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_132633\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-132633\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-132633\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lOeexJI7-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" 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In the end, Korea emerged victorious with a more stable performance in straight sets 25-21, 25-21, 25-21) against Mongolia, securing a spot as the second-place team in Group A.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-132631\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9PAgFisq-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9PAgFisq-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9PAgFisq-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9PAgFisq-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9PAgFisq-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9PAgFisq-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9PAgFisq-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9PAgFisq-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9PAgFisq-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9PAgFisq-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9PAgFisq-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9PAgFisq-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9PAgFisq-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9PAgFisq-1320x880.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9PAgFisq-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-132639\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/P5NPLc5T-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/P5NPLc5T-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/P5NPLc5T-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/P5NPLc5T-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/P5NPLc5T-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/P5NPLc5T-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/P5NPLc5T-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/P5NPLc5T-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/P5NPLc5T-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/P5NPLc5T-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/P5NPLc5T-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/P5NPLc5T-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/P5NPLc5T-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/P5NPLc5T-1320x880.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/P5NPLc5T-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All teams will have a day off Friday, August 16, and they will compete in the semifinals and classification matches on Saturday. Hong Kong, China will face the fourth-place team from Group B Macau, China, while the other match will feature a clash between Chinese Taipei and Mongolia. The winners of the classification match will vie for fifth place, while the losing team will compete for seventh place.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MATCH RESULTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAY 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chinese Taipei b Macau, China (25-15, 25-20, 25-14)<\/p>\n<p>Korea b Mongolia 3-0 (25-21, 25-21, 25-21)<\/p>\n<p>DPR Korea b Hong Kong, China 3-1 (25-14, 25-16, 23-25, 25-14)<\/p>\n<p>Japan b China 3-2 (25-20, 20-25, 24-26, 25-23, 15-11)<\/p>\n<p><strong>MATCH SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, August 17<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>11.30am: 5th-8th places: Chinese Taipei vs Mongolia<\/p>\n<p>14:00pm: 5th-8th places: Hong Kong, China vs Macau, China<\/p>\n<p>17:30pm: Semifinals: DPR Korea vs China<\/p>\n<p>20:00pm: Semifinals: Japan vs Korea<\/p>\n<p>QUICK LINKS<\/p>\n<p>AVC Website: click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.asianvolleyball.net\/\">www.asianvolleyball.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Facebook: click <a 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