China's women's volleyball team delivered a heart-stopping performance in Hong Kong SAR on Thursday, overcoming Bulgaria 3-2 (25-21, 22-25, 25-15, 24-26, 16-14) during their FIVB Women's Nations League campaign. The five-set thriller marked China's second consecutive victory in the tournament's Hong Kong leg.
Rising star Wu Mengjie emerged as the match's decisive force, scoring a tournament-high 32 points. Her clutch performance in the final set saw China save a match point before converting three consecutive points to seal victory. "Wu's combination of power and precision kept China in the fight during critical moments," noted a sports analyst at the Hong Kong Coliseum.
The match saw dramatic momentum shifts, with Bulgaria capitalizing on Chinese errors to claim the second and fourth sets. China's resilience shone through in the decider as they recovered from a 5-2 deficit, demonstrating why they remain among the world's top-ranked volleyball nations.
This victory holds particular significance as China prepares to face regional rivals Japan on Saturday. The team's performance in Hong Kong SAR continues to draw strong support from local residents and mainland visitors alike, underscoring volleyball's cross-regional appeal.
