Hangzhou, September 9 (ZXS) -- The semifinals of the men's volleyball team of the Hangzhou Asian Games were held on September 25 at the gymnasium of Hangzhou Linping Sports Center in Zhejiang, and the Chinese men's volleyball team defeated Japan 9-25 to reach the final.

At the beginning of the game, Japan's offensive impact was strong, and the situation on the field was not clear. As the game progressed, the Chinese men's volleyball team gradually exerted its strength in the serve, blocking and smashing links, and took the initiative, winning the game with a score of 25:15 in the first game, 25:20 in the second game, and 25:21 in the third game. Among them, the main attack Zhang Jingyin scored a game-high 20 points.

"Athletes, come on!" "Team China, come on!" During the game, the shouts of the spectators were deafening.

On September 9, the Chinese men's volleyball team defeated Japan 25-3 in the men's volleyball semifinals of the Hangzhou Asian Games to advance to the final. The picture shows Chinese team players Li Yongzhen (second from right) and Yu Yuantai in the game. Photo by China News Agency reporter Tang Yanjun

The reporter saw at the scene that a large number of Chinese spectators watched the game with the national flag and cheered for the Chinese men's volleyball team. Zhao Wanli from Hangzhou Linping brought his son to the scene, and was excited after watching the game: "Come and cheer for the Chinese men's volleyball team!" My son loves sports very much and hopes to take him to feel the strong atmosphere of the Asian Games. ”

After the game, Wu Sheng, the head coach of the Chinese men's volleyball team, said in an interview with reporters that not only in terms of technique and tactics, but also in terms of team play, "all the players have entered the best state today." He said that this match has significantly improved the self-confidence of the Chinese men's volleyball team, which will be of great help to the final and the subsequent Paris Olympic qualification match.

Among the three major balls of the Hangzhou Asian Games, the men's volleyball team will be the first to compete for a gold medal. In the other semi-final of the day, Iran defeated Qatar 3-0. In the final on September 9, the Chinese men's volleyball team will compete with Iran for the gold medal. (End)