Tianjin Bohai Bank’s women’s volleyball team is on fire! 🔥 The Chinese powerhouse secured its second consecutive victory at the FIVB Women’s Club World Championship, overpowering Italy’s Numia Vero Volley Milano in straight sets (25-21, 25-22, 25-23) to top Pool A. 🥇 Fans worldwide are buzzing about Tianjin’s captain, Li Yingying, and Milano’s star Paola Egonu, who both dropped a match-high 22 points in an epic showdown. 💥
The clash kicked off with Li’s signature left-handed spikes, setting the tone for a nail-biter. 🇨🇳 Despite Milano’s mid-set rallies led by Anna Danesi, Tianjin’s ironclad defense and smart blocks kept them ahead. Egonu, the Paris Olympics MVP, fought hard with sharp-angled smashes, but critical errors from her team handed Tianjin the first two sets. 🛡️⚡
The third set had fans on the edge of their seats as both teams traded points in a 23-23 tiebreaker. But Li—aka the 'Spike Queen'—sealed the deal with a ruthless attack, proving why Tianjin is a global force. 🏆 Next up: a showdown with Brazil’s Gerdau Minas on Thursday! 🌍 Who’s ready for more volleyball drama? 🤩
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Tianjin claims second straight victory at Club World Championship
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