Colombia's players in the match against China.
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Colombia left everything on the court again, but it was not enough to surprise China on the second date of the Women's Volleyball World Cup that is played in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
The national team fell 3-1 in front of one of the historical powers of this sport, in a match in which it managed to keep a set, but ended up yielding to the offensive and defensive power of the Asians.
Colombia competed in the first sets
The commitment started with a clear domain of China on the first set, which was imposed 25-16.
However, Colombia reacted with collective character and game in the second partial, where it took advantage of Chinese mistakes and closed with a 25-23 that gave them enthusiasm. It was the highest moment of coffee makers in the World Cup, showing that they could compete against one of the favorites to the title.
After that coup of authority, the Asian team left no margin of doubt. China adjusted its blockade and improved at the reception, which resulted in two blunt sets: 25-14 and 25-16. Chinese superiority was reflected in its 56 attacks and 12 blockages, compared to 50 and 7 of the Colombians.
Colombia, eliminated
With this defeat, the second after the debut against the Dominican Republic, the Colombian team was eliminated in its second participation in a World Cup.
The balance, beyond the results, leaves the teaching of having competed in front of top -level rivals, even winning a set to the Asians, a milestone that confirms the growth of female volleyball in the country.
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Now, Colombia will close its participation next Wednesday against Mexico at 4:00 am Colombian time. It will be a party between eliminated, since Mexicans also lost their first two meetings against China and Dominican.
For Colombians it will be the opportunity to say goodbye with a victory, which would be the first in history, and reaffirm that their level remains on the world elite.
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