China sweep Kenya for 8th straight win in Women's Volleyball World Cup

Liu Yanhan (L) of China spikes the ball during the Round Robin match between China and Kenya at the 2019 FIVB Women's World Cup in Sapporo, Japan, Sept. 24, 2019. (Xinhua/Du Xiaoyi)

SAPPORO, Japan, Sept. 24 -- China eased past Kenya 3-0 here on Tuesday afternoon to extend their winning streak to eight games at the Women's Volleyball World Cup.

With the 25-12, 25-12 and 25-14 victory, the Chinese women led the standings with a perfect 8-0 win-loss record in the 12-team round-robin tournament.

While head coach Lang Ping rested several regular starters including Zhu Ting, Yuan Xinyue and Ding Xia, Gong Xiangyu led the Chinese scoring with 13 points and Li Yingying added 11.

"Today we gave some young players opportunities to play, I think it's important for them to get some experience at this level of competitions," said Lang Ping. "It took them a couple of sets to find the rhythm and I think they have a lot to learn from the veteran players."

The Chinese women reaped 26 points through Kenya's errors, compared to six for Kenya, which were led by Sharon Chepchumba Kiprono's nine points.

China jumped to an 11-3 lead after an 8-0 run and went on to take the first set 25-12. In the second set, China surged away backed by a 9-1 burst and never looked back.

"We did not expect to win against China. But we worked very hard to surpass ten points in each set and there were some moments in the match when we could play our attack," said Kenya head coach Busienei Bitok Paul. "I hope we can have a win after learning from other teams in this World Cup."

12 teams competing here will have two days off with the action to resume on Friday when China take on the Netherlands.