China’s women take on their American counterparts in the quarter-finals of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Finals in Macau on Thursday, with head coach Zhao Yong acknowledging that his young side faced a tough test against the top seeds. Despite being tournament favourites, the US have struggled against their mainland opponents in the past, losing their previous four encounters, three of which went to five sets. But Zhao’s side, which is a blend of youth and experience, go into the clash on...