What a shocking upset! The Chinese women's volleyball team lost 1-3 to the Czech Republic, finishing eighth after being the reigning champions, while Japan and Brazil vie for the title.

23/07/2025 12:58:00 TrophyTracker

On July 23, Beijing time, the Rhein-Ruhr Universiade women's volleyball tournament brought a highlight match where the reigning champions, the Chinese women's volleyball team, took on the Czech team. Both teams were battling for seventh and eighth place in this event. The Chinese team delivered a disappointing performance, leading to a major upset with a 1-3 loss to the Czech Republic. They concluded the Universiade with an embarrassing record of four consecutive losses, securing only the eighth position, which is really difficult to accept. It must be said that the Chinese women's team has indeed disappointed; as a strong team, they only managed to achieve eighth place. In contrast, the Japanese team advanced to the finals and will compete against Brazil for the championship. The Chinese team needs to reflect deeply on this outcome!

The Chinese women's volleyball team was the champion of the previous tournament and sent a strong lineup to compete for the title this time, with many professional players joining. However, as the competition progressed, significant surprises emerged. They unexpectedly faltered in the group stage, losing to Germany in the fight for the top spot in their group with a dismal 0-3 defeat, which foreshadowed their subsequent elimination. In the quarter-finals, they faced the South American powerhouse, the Brazilian team, a traditional strong competitor that is tough to beat. As a result, we were on the defensive, with the Brazilian team dominating the game, leading to a quick 1-3 loss and missing out on the semifinals. In the battle for fifth place, despite holding a significant 2-0 advantage, we suddenly collapsed, losing three consecutive sets to suffer a shocking 2-3 defeat against Chinese Taipei, which was truly unexpected!

In the subsequent 7-8 placement match, our opponent was the Czech women's volleyball team, whose strength was considered weak, and everyone expected the Chinese team to win. As the match began, both teams fought hard, but the Chinese team showed signs of fatigue later on and lacked firepower, losing the first set 21-25. In the second set, the Chinese team launched a furious counterattack, quickly spreading their scoring across multiple players to win 25-19 and equalize the match at 1-1. In the third set, the Czech team adjusted their strategy, constantly attacking the Chinese team to score, quickly gaining the upper hand and winning 25-21. In the fourth set, the Chinese team faced a do-or-die situation, tenaciously keeping the score close, but under pressure during crucial moments, they mishandled key plays, losing 24-26. Thus, they fell 1-3 to the Czech Republic, another shocking defeat that left many in disbelief!