Players of Italy celebrate scoring during the quarterfinal match between China and Italy at the 2022 Volleyball Women's World Championship in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, Oct. 11, 2022. (MENG DINGNO / XINHUA)

APELDOORN, the Netherlands - The Chinese women's volleyballers lost 25-16, 25-22, 13-25, 25-17 to their Italian rivals in the quarterfinals at the world championship here on Tuesday.

Chinese outside hitter Li Yingying scored a team-high 14 points while Wang Yunlu contributed 11

Star opposite Paola Egonu scored a match-high 29 points, helping Italy secure a semifinal berth.

Chinese outside hitter Li Yingying scored a team-high 14 points while Wang Yunlu contributed 11.

China had lost to Italy 3-0 in their pool match earlier in Rotterdam.