Duan Fang and Zang Yi Chan are not playing well. They're not going to be with Team A China. No chance at all.
Both are quite poor players, Duan Fang needs a runway to go for her hits. By the time she reaches it , the ball is at a low height. The coach should change the libero too. She appears rather shaken by the accident and was in tears. The setting for China was pretty bad after Diao was stretchered out.
If I'm China, I'm a little worried now
They should...I haven't seen them played this bad with Zhu TIng on court...and the Americans gave them 7 errors in the first set. Players like Zhang Changning is still bad at receiving and Gong was very erratic in their last couple of games.
Oops. I think I am watching the wrong game. USA is playing against some South East Asian Team....
What was that pink mascot that was given to the players ? Looks like a pink piglet....LOL
A lot of pressure on Italy...they can't afford to lose today. They will be at a disadvantage against Serbia tomorrow with less rest.
crossed over the net i think
Thanks...I was wondering why the umpire didn't allow the challenge.
Anyone saw what was the Italian error that gave Japan the 25th point in the second set. I thought it was a net touch but in the slow motion replay ,didn't see any net touch..
I think it's because shes making more mistakes and errors than Wang Mengjie. The second libero is just simply doing a better job and Lang Ping gives her the start.
Ok, thanks...I didn't see much of Lin Li on court, that's why I ask but Wang is playing well. There also seem to be fewer blocks by China in the last few matches especially against Thailand.
Anybody can tell me why Lin Li is not in the starting lineup most of the time? Is she having any injury or they want to give the second libero more exposure?
Thais not playing well...and even then it's a close game. Yan Ni and Zhang Chang Ning playing below par. Thais really miss Acharaporn.
Amazing Thailand
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Italy's strong defence is frustrating Turkey. I wouldn't be surprise if Italy defeat China tomorrow. In the VNL competition, they shut out Zhu Ting while the Chinese had no answer to Egonu....
Love the way Japan play...really admire their attitude, they go for every ball and put so much energy in their game. Waiting for the day when they can find a couple of tall middle blocker, then their opponents won't have such a big advantage.
Is the Chinese team in disarray when they brought in Lee Ying Ying ?
Serbia thought this match is a walk in the park....playing well below par!
Thank you, Samsara..for your latest insight into the Chinese Team 's Rio preparations. Well, maybe it's a bit far fetched..but I believe China actually wanted to meet Brazil in the QF. Their ultimate target is GOLD and nothing else. Their top players stayed away from the Grand Prix Finals in BKK, says a lot. Their loss to the Dutch in the opening game may have changed some of their plans. They have done a lot of research and groundwork on their opponents. At that stage in the competition, you can't make your players jump any higher or spike any harder but you can give them a psychological advantage. Maybe meeting favorites Brazil in the QF gives them a better chance than in the Final. Brazil, being the top team in their group might be a bit complacent and over confident playing the weakest qualifier from the other group.Sometimes playing at home can either be an advantage or disadvantage. If underdogs, the crowd could lift you up..but if as favorites it can add a lot of unwanted pressure...and Jenny Lang Ping played that to the hilt. China,with their bad reputation of a slow starter practically allowed the Brazilian spikers a free for all in the opening set. I remember reading somewhere about the confidence of spikers being blocked. I guess that's when they tightened the screws from the second set..My 2 cents on the game..
Serbia had 3 service faults towards the end of the first set..it's a wonder the coach still had hair left on his head. BTW, Boskovic is amazing , who's got a harder serve than her!
Wang Yimei and Zhu Ting played together at WGP 2013 in Macau. Both players were the line-up then.
Thanks for the info..will see if this is available to watch.
I think Wang YiMei last outing with the Chinese NT was in 2013...just before Zhu Ting was called up to the seniors. Wang is still in the Chinese League with Liaoning ( hope I'm right ), perhaps even if they don't play in the same team, they should have face each other in the League. Wang has played in the Turkish League before Zhu Ting too...
I was watching the the China - Thai match on sportstream365.com...quality sucks! Does anyone know why the Chinese team is having problem with rotation? I have not seen a match with a team losing points that many times for rotation fault...
