(Beijing, April 19) In the first men's semi of the "Good Luck Beijing" 2008 China Club Volleyball Tournament held at the Capital Indoor Stadium this evening, No. 2 seed Shanghai gained a 3-1 victory over third seed Liaoning. The score was 16-25, 25-18, 25-18, 25-16.

In the preliminary round, Shanghai also prevailed 3-1 on the meet between them.

Shanghai's starter Li Chunhui pulled out of the game due to injury early in the first set and Liaoning seized the opportunity to gain a double-figure lead 18-8 soon before winning 25-16.

In the second set, Shanghai reached the first technical timeout at 8-5 and extended the advantage to 16-11 at the second timeout. Liaoning fell 25-18.

Still down three at the second technical timeout in the third set, Liaoning called off setter Kuang Qi and fielded Li Yu searching for a change. But Shanghai still controlled the pace, winning 25-18.

After leading 16-8 at the second technical timeout, Shanghai never left chance to its opponent again, cruising to the final on 25-16.