Full coverage: 2016 Rio Olympics

The Chinese women’s volleyball squad, who came into the Games the 2015 World Cup winners, had struggled through the group phase. Lang Ping’s side managed just a 2-3 record, but still earned a spot into the quarterfinals. And they would have a tough task in the knock-out phase, battling the hosts from Brazil, who were a perfect 5-0 in pool play.

Wei Qiuyue of China celebrates winning the match with her teammates. [Photo/Agencies]

The hosts looked like they may stay perfect grabbing the opening set 25-15. China bounced back, and took the next two frames, 25-23, 25-22, and put the Brazilians on the ropes, trailing 2-1.

Brazil won the fourth set by a 25-22 count and force a decider. And the final set was tight, but China claimed a 15-13 decision in the fifth to prevail, and moved onto the semis to play the Netherlands. Brazil are eliminated.