South Korea
The most exciting game was between the Olympic champions China and Kazakhstan. The Chinese girls won it in three sets but they have a very difficult job, especially in the last two sets, 3-0 (25-16, 34-32, 25-23).
South Korea also was close to lose the third set but Kim & co. somehow managed to control it and to win the game vs. Chinese Taipei 3-0 (25-20, 25-11, 28-26). Kim Yeon Koung was the top scorer with 17 points.
The Japanese girls will also play in the semifinals after smashing Vietnam 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-16), while Thailand defeated the Philippines without any difficulties 3-0 (25-21, 25-14, 25-20).
Semifinals, schedule:
South Korea – Thailand (Wednesday)
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