Thailand upset China in 5-set thriller in Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship

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Hosts Thailand outclassed China 25-21, 25-27, 25-19, 20-25, 16-14 in the final of the 2023 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship in Nakhon Ratchasima.

Both teams remained unbeaten before entering the final showdown. The hosts got off to a brilliant start, taking the first set 25-21, much to the delight of home supporters, reports Xinhua.

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The Thai players carried their momentum into the second set, setting an early pace before breaking away again to stretch it to 24-18.

But China, which has dispatched a second-string lineup to the tournament, won six points in a row to tie 24-24 before nailing a terrific 27-25 comeback win.

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Thailand went back on track in the third set to win 25-19, but China came all out in the fourth set and leveled again at 25-20.

The decider saw both sides go neck and neck down to wire. China led all the way, but Thailand benefited from two crucial serves to take the heart-pounding set.

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(IANS)