China beats Dominican Republic in straight sets

SHENZHOU, China, July 3, 2014 – Hosts China outclassed Dominican Republic 3-0 (25-13, 25-16, 25-12) in the opening match of the second segment of the China International Women’s Volleyball Tournament in Shenzhou on Thursday.

On their way to the comfortable win the team coached by legendary former national team player Lang Ping, held wide margins in the blocking category (13-4) and in the service ace department (7-2).

China’s Zen with 15 points, including four blocks and one ace, was the lone player in the game who reached double figures in the scoring charts. Xu contributed 9 points in the victory with six blocks and three aces.

Gina Mambrú had six points as the best of the losers while Yonkaira Peña and Marifranchi Rodríguez finished with five points apiece.

It is the second consecutive loss of Dominican Republic to China. Last week during the first part of the tournament in Ningbo, the local team won 25-20, 25-16, 25-18 the match between the two sides.

In the other match of Thursday, Belgium defeated Thailand in straight sets 25-20, 25-20, 25-18.