The Chinese women's volleyball team beat Thailand 3-0 on Friday
at the preliminary round of the FIVB World Grand Prix in Hong
Kong.
China won over Thailand with scores of 25-20, 25-19, and 25-22,
despite Chinese key player Zhou Suhong being out of the match due
to injury.
Chinese coach Chen Zhonghe trained young players during the
match against Thailand. Young Chinese player Xu Yunli put in a good
performance in Friday's match.
In another match, European powerhouse Russia turned over
Azerbaijan 3-2 after losing their first two games.
China will meet Azerbaijan Saturday, and the preliminary round
will come to an end on Sunday.
(CRI.com August 19, 2006)
