China Lose to Brazil in 3-2_体坛播报
olympic champion china failed to win the women's volleyball classic in switzerland after losing to arch rival brazil 3-2 on sunday.
the chinese spikers, who led the first two games, were defeated by their brazilian peers 25-18, 26-24, 30-32, 15-25, 18-20.
it was the second defeat for china in the tournament. china lost to italy 3-2 in a group match on friday.
in other matches of the day, defending champion italy whitewashed japan 3-0 for the third place, while germany beat poland 3-1 to finish fifth.
the chinese spikers, who led the first two games, were defeated by their brazilian peers 25-18, 26-24, 30-32, 15-25, 18-20.
it was the second defeat for china in the tournament. china lost to italy 3-2 in a group match on friday.
in other matches of the day, defending champion italy whitewashed japan 3-0 for the third place, while germany beat poland 3-1 to finish fifth.