AVC: Thailand escapes China in thrilling five-set
BIÑAN, Laguna—Thailand staked its undefeated record and broke through China in five grueling sets, 25-22, 22-25, 25-16, 23-25, 15-12, in the classification stage of the AVC Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship Sunday at Alonte Sports Arena.
The Thais are now at 2-0 while the Chinese at 0-2.
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Skipper Pleumjit Thinkaow had the fitting final hit to finish off China as her squad takes an early head start for a top four rank come the quarterfinals.
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Hattaya Bamrungsuk had 19 points to lead Thailand but had plenty of help as Ajcharaporn Kongyot and Chatchu-on Moksri had 18 points apiece.
Thinkaow produced 12 points to aid her team’s efforts with Wilavan Apinyapong adding 10.
Jin Ye had 19 points to lead China.
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