Conegliano qualifies for semis, Minas winless at FIVB Women's Club World Championship

During the 79-minute battle, Paola Ogechi Egonu had a match-high 19 points for Conegliando, with Kimberly Hill adding 15. The Italian back-to-back national champion outplayed their Chinese peers 51-35 in attacks, 11-5 in blocks, 44-24 in digs and committed less errors 11-17.

Guangdong, who competed in the championship for the second time after its debut in 2013, was led by Li Yao with 10 points, followed by Du Qingqing with eight points.