China Beats Russia to Reach Olympic Women's Volleyball Semis

Defending champion China beat 2004 runner-up Russia 3-0 (25-22, 27-25, 25-19) to advance into the semifinals of the Olympic women's volleyball tournament on Tuesday.

China will take on Brazil in the semifinals while Cuba meets the winner of the United States-Italy game.

(Xinhua News Agency August 19, 2008)

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