WORLD No. 3 China set in motion its Week 2 campaign in the Volleyball Nations League with a 25-19, 25-22, 25-14 conquest of Belgium Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Gong Xiaoyu scattered 10 of her 19 points in the second set as the Chinese raised their record to 4-1 in the event that has Mikasa, Ganten, Gerflor and Senoh as global sponsors and global suppliers, PLDT Home as presenting partner, Rebisco, MG Philippines, TOP Speed Insurance, Asics and Maynilad as official sponsors, Havas Ortega, The Look Company, Summit Outdoor Media, The Philippine Star, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Marketing Media Ventures, Strong Media Advertising Solutions. 91.5 Win Radio, Philippine Olympic Committee, Philippine Sports Commission, City of Taguig, Quezon City and F2 Logistics as official suppliers.
It was a big bounce back win for China after absorbing a shock five-set loss to Southeast Asian power Thailand in Ankara, Turkey at the end of Week 1.
Gong tallied three of the Chinese’s 10 blocks and collected seven digs.
Celine Van Gestel had 11 points, eight digs and seven receptions, while Pauline Martin also had 11 kills to go with five digs for Belgium, which lost for the fourth time in five matches.