Nothing less was expected from World champions Russia in the last match of 2012 FIVB Women’s World Olympic Qualification Tournament that took place on Sunday, May 27.
Russian musketeers clean-swept the underdog team from Chinese Taipei in only three sets, 3-0 (25-14, 25-17, 25-17).
Russian team rounded off the campaign with a perfect 7-0 record and earned a ticket to the 2012 London Olympic Games. Tokyo Metropolitan Gym hosted the match and more than 2,000 spectators watched the performance.
Ekaterina Gamova served as the top weapon for Russia. The outside/opposite hitter charted match-high 18 points, which included 16 spikes and one serve ace. She was followed by Maria Perepelkina, who contributed 12 points in Russian victory.
For Chinese team, Teng Yen Min and Chen Wan Ting emerged as the top-scorers with 13 and 12 points respectively.
Chinese Taipei was no match for strong Russian team-line that opened the match with commanding serves. The early onslaught of Gamova and Borisenko allowed the team to take two-point lead at the first technical timeout (8-6).
To read more about the match, please check the following link: http://blogs.bettor.com/Powerhouse-Russia-edges-out-Chinese-Taipei-clinch-the-Olympic-spot-Volleyball-news-a157802
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