Russia - China (full match)

Three-time World Cup winners China were only one step away from their fourth World Cup title after holding off Russia 3:1 (25:23, 25;15, 23:25, 25:20) here Saturday afternoon. One win over Japan in Sunday’s last round match of the 12-team round robin tournament will secure China’s first World Cup title since 2003 and a berth in next year’s Rio Olympic Games.Incredible blocking performance helped the Chinese women prevail in the high-profile clash. Zhu Ting had 21 kills and 7 blocks to lead the Chinese scoring with 29 points. The Most Impressive Player award went to Zeng Chunlei, who had 13 points. China outblocked Russia 21-16. Tatiana Kosheleva notched up 24 points for Russia, who had their hope of qualifying for the Rio Olympic Games as top two World Cup finishers diminished after slipping to an 8-2 win-loss record. China star Zhu Ting said: "Everyone in the team played well, not just the starters. All 14 players played well. I am recovered from a foot injury I had previously".

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