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    "excerpt": "Hangzhou Asian Games: Men's volleyball teams of China and Iran both advanced into the last four directly with victories at the Cross Match phase at the Hangzhou Asian Games.",
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    "editor1": "Hangzhou Asian Games: &nbsp;Men's volleyball teams of China and Iran both advanced into the last four directly with victories at the Cross Match phase at the Hangzhou Asian Games.<p>China, who finished top of Group A, swept past Indonesia 3-1 (25-17, 25-17, 23-25, 25-22) to make the last four, reports Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>In the beginning of the match, both teams were evenly matched, with China making more errors at the net. During Jiang Chuan's serves, China established a four-point lead. Building on their momentum, China further extended their advantage before claiming the set at 25-17.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The second set went more smoothly for China, but Indonesia fought back in the third set and once led China with a five-point cushion. Although China narrowed the gap through Zhang Jingying's serves, the host side still lost 25-23.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>China kept a small advantage throughout the fourth set and eventually claimed the 3-1 victory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\"During the third set, Indonesia suddenly increased their attacking pace, and our adaptability was somewhat lacking,\" said China head coach Wu Sheng.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\"We have two more days to make adjustments, focusing on physical fitness and technical training,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\"They played quite well, their blocking and defense at the net were very impressive,\" said China's Li Yongzhen.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Also on Friday, defending champion Iran defeated Thailand 25-21, 25-18, 25-16 to directly reach the semifinals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>There were also wins for India, Qatar, Japan and Pakistan in the Cross Match phase.<\/p>\r\n\r\n",
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