Beijing outshines Petro Gazz in a thrilling five-set encounter, knocking the Philippine team out of the AVC quarterfinals.

In a thrilling five-set match, the Chinese team Beijing Baic Motor emerged victorious against the Philippine volleyball club Petro Gazz in the AVC Women's Champions League.

Petro Gazz, led by Gia Day, Brooke Van Sickle, and Jonah Sabete, took a 2-1 set lead against Beijing Baic Motor. Day, who had a best outing of 35 points for Petro Gazz, also contributed 15 excellent digs in the match. Van Sickle finished with 15 points, while Sabete scored 11.

However, Beijing fought back, securing the victory with a Lu Yufei game-winning attack in the final sets. Yufei scored 19 points for Beijing, while Shen Hongyi and Shan Lanfeng added 11 and 12 points respectively.

The match was a gruelling contest, with the first set being particularly extended. Beijing Baic Motor claimed it 31-29, sealing it with a Shan Lanfeng block. Despite a valiant effort from Petro Gazz, Beijing reached set point at 14-9 in the final two sets, ultimately securing the victory.

The loss marked the end of the Philippines' bid for a podium finish in the Asian tourney. Both Creamline and PLDT also lost in the quarterfinals, leaving Petro Gazz as the last remaining Philippine team in the tournament.

It is not explicitly stated who the captain of Beijing Baic Motor is, but Croatian star Samanta Fabris, who recently joined the team, is a notable player for the Chinese volleyball club.

Despite the loss, the performance of Petro Gazz in the tournament is a testament to the growth and potential of Philippine volleyball. The team faced a challenging AVC Women's Champions League, but their determination and skill were evident throughout the competition.