MATCH REPORT: Chinese Make History

XU-WU [7] def GIBB-ROSENTHAL [18] 2-0 (21-19, 21-15)

A big opportunity here for both teams. Gibb and Rosenthal are looking to make up some ground on their compatriots Dalhausser and Rogers, while Xu and Wu are aiming to be the first Chinese team to reach a Swatch FIVB World Beach Volley Tour final.

Early on it’s some big serving by Xu that punctuates play. Wu gets a fantastic ‘up’ off a huge Rosenthal hit and while the USA get the transition and eventual hit error gives the point to the Chinese. A couple more great digs by the Chinese gives them the edge. It’s 11-10 in their favour at the technical ...

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