Chinese players celebrate during the 2023 Women's VNL in Suwon, South Korea, July 1, 2023. /CFP
China overwhelmed hosts South Korea 3-1 (25-13, 25-21, 21-25, 25-15) on Saturday at the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) to book their berth in the final.
China dominated the first set, and continued the momentum in the second as the home team fought back, before South Korea took the third.
China fought back from 11-10 down in the fourth set, reclaiming the lead with two firm blocks at 15-14 and stormed to success from there.
China outperformed South Korea in kills (54-52), blocks (10-3), aces (6-5) and opponent errors (26-14). Four Chinese players scored double digits: Yuan Xinyue, Wang Yunlu, Li Yingying and Gong Xiangyu.
China will face off against the U.S. on Sunday, with a spot in the final guaranteed.
(With input from Xinhua)