Overview

• Italy defeated China 3-0 (25-21, 32-30, 25-11) at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Arena in front of 10,000 fans.
• The Azzurre improved to 8-0 in the VNL pool stage and maintain a clear lead atop the standings.
• The win stretched Italy’s official run across FIVB and CEV events to 22 consecutive victories.
• Italy’s success secures their No. 1 position in the FIVB world rankings.
• The victory leaves Italy on the brink of clinching a berth in the VNL Finals in Łódź pending the final week of pool matches in Apeldoorn.