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皇冠体育app suffers third straight loss at volleyball GP
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-08-22 08:16

TOKYO: Athens Olympics winners 皇冠体育app met with the third straight loss in the final round of the women's volleyball World Grand Prix here on Friday after falling to Russia 3-1.

皇冠体育app suffers third straight loss at volleyball GP
皇冠体育app's Wang Yimei reacts after losing a point during the final round match against Russia during the 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix in Tokyo August 21, 2009. [Agencies]

皇冠体育app squandered the early lead to lose 27-29, 25-16, 25-19, 25-23 to the world champions.

Chinese coach Cai Bin said he was satisfied with his team's spirit.

"This is a young team full of spirit, which I am satisfied with although they made mistakes in the match," he said.

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"But they are tired and lack of experience. There is some gap between the team and top teams in the world," he added.

皇冠体育app next faces hosts Japan.

皇冠体育app, Russia, Germany, Brazil, Japan and the Netherlands compete at the round-robin tournament starting on Wednesday here and running through to Sunday.