Olympic champion China have lost to Brazil 3-2 in the final match
at the international women's volleyball tournament in Switzerland.
China squandered a 2-1 lead to lose the match 25-12, 17-25,
20-25, 25-21, 15-12.
The match on Monday morning (Beijing Time) was a repeat of last
year's final in which Brazil defeated China 3-2 after losing the
first two set.
Defending champion Brazil controlled the first set with their
high flying attack and strong serving to take it 25-12.
The Chinese spikers pay them back by winning the second set
25-17.
China saw hopes to win the revenge battle as they continued to
take the third set 22-17.
The Brazilians, however, came back vigorously and reclaimed the
title by winning the last two sets 25-21, 15-12.
(CRI June 13, 2006)
