Women's Beach Volleyball Semi-Finals - USA v CHN | London 2012 Olympics

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Highlights as the USA defeat China in the Women's Beach Volleyball Semi-Finals to progress to the Gold Medal Match during the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Beach volleyball made its Olympic debut at the 1996 Atlanta Games. USA and Brazil shared all the gold medals in the subsequent four editions, except in Sydney where the Australian women's team dominated.
Find more about Beach Volleyball at www.olympic.org/beach-volleyball
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[@raeslighter]

"Like their ancestors fought for independence, the americans fight for beach volleyball points." lmao this commentary is lit

[@thewibbleylever5761]

Rita K. when in the video does he say that?

[@Shemsta013]

+thewibbleylever 8:50

[@rabiahn.6340]

+thewibbleylever 8:53

[@stupidbitch9969]

Rita K. Usa is the best foal

[@cydneysenior2224]

I think he was still bitter if you know what I mean. 😂

[@ryannw315]

The commentator: That was such a good dig America is not going to beat this America: Wins

[@cupkate243]

he’s just jealous we won the war ✨😌

[@m64h]

Kerri Walsh was five weeks pregnant during this time. Let that soak in.

[@Jason12233]

m64h wait really?!?!?!

[@marianab7032]

m64h she is my favorite player

[@hittinthewoah2803]

Five weeks isn’t much tbh

[@carolinaalcantara1539]

Lol not as unbelivable as you think it might be

[@blueberrychanchan9667]

Cheytownblr but she is still pregnant playing for a spot In The finals in the olympics in an extremely intense sport

[@danteawilson]

This was so biased towards the chinese. He constantly says the chinese work so hard while the americans come back and score 7 points in a row in the first set. Then says the americans have so much luck on thier side...

[@onethingaboutthecomments.121]

Ikr

[@amburrito3798]

How are their damn glasses staying on their head?

[@alexanderkahl1288]

I'm not sure.

[@-potato1975]

Ikr my hair tie can't even stay in my head while I'm playing

[@giant_rat7781]

They have string that ties them on

[@alexivansoest9776]

they are sports glasses that have a string on them

[@H1delta]

Friction and tension. None of the three players who were wearing sun glasses had strings on their glasses.

[@sydneytaylor5735]

this guy clearly doesn't like america

[@thekingchrissyg]

yeah he randomly started going off about america's independence - I guess he's still a little upset about the american revolution.

[@rethsek3468]

Sydney Taylor yas

[@ashly6606]

Sydney Taylor honestly

[@user-bo9lj5rz2n]

i’m am american and tbh i don’t like america either everything’s going down hill here it’s terrible

[@viktoriaolivarria7097]

Some Guy I agree

[@ellabilge4982]

25:22 lol the camera guy rolling on the floor for a good shot😂😂

[@moonlightsimmer7921]

I have actually met her and played volleyball with her. She is the most gentle most positive person I’ve ever met 💞

[@mayelinmartinez6381]

The guy was kind of favoring China...

[@vanspayne1669]

Mayelin Martinez i thought so to

[@jariemonah]

+Mayelin Martinez The first time I heard a commentator say that somebody "deserves that point" after clearly losing it.

[@cestlavegan5793]

Mayelin Martinez Everyone is commenting that but I don't see it. He was excited for both teams at different moments in the game. Sounds like someone who just genuinely loves beach volleyball.

[@pion1819]

c'; l kJ est la vegan

[@cestlavegan5793]

Frosty Glader Huh?

[@kristbjorg999]

I felt that the chinese team was the strongest opponents for the US team that year

[@Syntage88]

kristbjorg999 By far, I've never seen Kerri & Misty play that hard.

[@geoffp326]

Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor are pretty much Olympic goddesses.

[@ker-mit]

8:45 "Like their ancestors fought for independence, the Americans fight for beach volleyball points"

[@icedoatmilklatte910]

13:13 probably the most beautiful rally I've ever seen in my life... amazing...

[@laurenleung9086]

That's why I love volleyball...

[@karenramiirez2191]

🌸

[@z_-_-_-_-_]

привет из россии

[@erikaInDR]

Thee best!

[@sabrinam.4949]

after seeing kerri walsh perform that level of badass then hear her saying 'holy moly' at 48:49 is just so adorable

[@baileygraham1366]

If u thought the birth of a tadpole and turning into a frog was a miracle, think again. Did anyone else hear that

[@Athenaikos]

Miss Xue is unbelievably good and good looking.

[@jasonhuang8068]

the ponytails vs the bangs

[@mlorocker]

The pendulum of luck? That's called the pendulum of fate my friend... They went in 2x DEFENDING Olympic Gold Medalists for a reason. They were destined to win this Gold medal, and worked as hard as anyone else to make it happen. GOAT.

[@emmareynolds8272]

13:39 “the Chinese did not deserve to lose that point” Um sir did u not see the ball that hit the ground on their side? 🧐🤨 sounds a little biased SIR

[@momoniji6439]

I didnt

[@emmareynolds8272]

Didn’t what?

[@kyrikio]

its not biased its just play. After those amazing 3 digs, they really didn't deserve to lose that point.

[@jediprettyboy]

Emma Reynolds Nevermind the one arm dig by Misty and then getting up out of the sand for the put away. Yeah, she didn’t earn that point I guess 🤷🏻‍♂️.

[@jediprettyboy]

Emma Reynolds He should’ve said that Zhang didn’t deserve to lose that point. She dug three driven balls in a row and then picked up Kerri’s shot. Xue, her younger partner picked a bad time to fake block and drop off.

[@sophiam9438]

Walsh Blocks: Commentator: USA Blocking China there.. Xue Blocks: Commentator: WHAT A INCREDIBLE PBLOCK, OUTSTANDING

[@Sweeneytv]

China had some AMAZING defensive plays. well done on their part. I'm surprised us hung in there. what a good game.

[@emilygallion7346]

This announcer was extremely biased 😒

[@abbyisland9035]

I WAS ABOUT TO COMMENT THAT. ITS SO ANNOYING

[@abbyisland9035]

I WAS ABOUT TO COMMENT THAT. ITS SO ANNOYING

[@davenonya7863]

As you can see the Americans having no skill what so ever have more luck than the Chinese and this is why they're winning

[@joeyquiroga3102]

+Dave NonYa haha America is basically winning every sport you idiot

[@davenonya7863]

That was sarcasm god some people are stupid. Btw this was a past Olympics bud. Hope you don't feel too stupid now :)

[@LCBanga]

I had the pleasure of meeting Misty May-Treanor once. She is a genuinely nice and humble person. Truly.

[@stellawang8322]

28:21 "One of those horrible points there." THE SERVE WAS A F*CKING AMAZING ACE?!! Also 29:14 was NOT an amazing dig. I'll give you that it was a nice try BUT IF IT WAS AMAZING THEY WOULD'VE REGAINED CONTROL

[@klyn4691]

When you're on the receiving end of a serve like that it IS horrible, and that was an amazing dig. It's amazing she got the ball up at all

[@rileysteidel7084]

That is not an amazing serve. It is that disgusting I can't believe that went over kind of serve. I am sure the US player was thanking her lucky stars it sputtered over.

[@jasonhuang8068]

so very cynical you are

[@jasonrhind3934]

And who should come along but SCOTT STERLING!

[@moomagooweeaboo]

0:16 "Great conditions for the Olympic beach volleyball semi-finals" he says as they zoom away from the dark, cloudy sky

[@hanslaught2351]

cloudy is actually great for volleyball. the sun can turn some rallies into luck because it will silhouette the ball.

[@amayalaanan7529]

And the sun can get into your eyes and it makes it difficult to see

[@Axiom_1983]

One of the best volleyball game I've ever seen....

[@mlorocker]

This match is the best I've seen. It could have went either way, but the Golden Girls had fate on their side. Love their passion

[@arisbendanillo6945]

bulls-eye!!!

[@geoffp326]

That point where USA went 21.20 in the second set was absolutely sublime.

[@user-rb3dh2xz4u]

Muzqaa Oriy

[@Jason12233]

This commentator wasn't the best...

[@hampus1244]

Jason Du

[@HotCornerPula]

crazy that point at 13-8 in the first set decided the match...

[@baylietrout5185]

Oh my gosh this commentary was hilarious "if you though the birth and the life cycle of a tadpole turning into a frog was a miracle think again" He even threw in some lord of the ring references. During the beginning of the second match. Who is this guy?;and can he please do the commentary for every game I watch.

[@spdcrzy]

+Baylie Trout that's what you get with british commentary that's often more dry than cooking sherry :D

[@idalymartinez3185]

“ThE CHiNeaSe DiD NOt DesErVe To loSe ThAt PoINt” get outta here

[@willl3576]

The commentary was so biased it was unprofessional.

[@larryhongkham694]

Both teams are super performing, LOVE it

[@jediprettyboy]

Of course I pulled for Misty & Kerri during this, but Xue has, possibly, the best standing float serve I've ever seen. I've seen her give Misty trouble passing it in other matches as well and Misty is one of the best passers in the history of the game. That thing looks like it knuckles horribly.

[@jtoddjb]

Awesome match. Horrible commentator. Many other events suffered the same bias and nonsense. Hopefully the brits wont host another Olympics any time soon

[@lovit345e5]

Lmao true

[@kennedy5830]

jtoddjb completely agree what nonsense and an unsportsmanlike commentator. saying the usas points were all from luck and the Chinese were the only players trying out there. He should really be fired.

[@mr11289411]

Covid-19 brought me here

[@WildStyleProductions]

I didn't find anything the announcer said to really be anti-American. And I've heard his commentary on lot's of volleyball games. We did fight for our Independence but that joke was really corny.

[@geoffp326]

Just helps you appreciate the skill in volleyball is not so much to desperately get the ball over the net but to set the ball up for your team mate to deliver a killing blow.

[@parepidemosproductions4741]

"Nibbling! Nibbling away at the net.." 😂😂😂

[@leonieto1827]

Is this guy supposed to give is life lessons or commentary anyway I put it on mute

[@momoniji6439]

32:22 I pissed my pants when it zoomed into that guy 😂😂

[@allisontang884]

lmao this commentary got me twisted, "The Chinese did not deserve to lose that point" ummmmmmmm both sides fight their hardest soooooo

[@blakeblock9376]

Allison Tang because of the numerous digs China did that's why.

[@egprbell]

Commentator is made at the Americans for winning the revolutionary war

[@hennenator]

24:40 i like the Lord of the Rings allusion

[@ryannw315]

Guys this was eight years ago. Eight

[@daisyreyes3256]

I still have not seen any body match up to wash and may simply my favorite ever ... miss them on the court they were just amazing!

[@SuperMultiSpy]

Maybe the commentator was biased but in the actual game essentially all of the stands were filled with US fans

[@booboofongus8905]

So?

[@michaellazzeri2069]

I've watched a lot of women's beach volleyball, & hands-down, this is THE greatest match of all-time ! There was no way Team USA should have won this ----------but win they did, with sheer heart, & experience. KUDOS to both teams !! ------------------MJL, 77 y/o

[@TheProdigy123]

Listening to the commentator makes me laugh out so loud🤭🤣

[@jaynguyen6800]

Honestly the commentator wasn't as biased as the comment section making him out to be. The Chinese made incredible plays and he was just excited. He gave the Americans plenty of praise.

[@sophiam9438]

They make it look easy...

[@gabby7132]

This commentator was making me mad like it was to the point where i muted it. He was being way to biased and could only talk about the Chinese when the americans were doing great too. And he said something about im pretty sure it was Kerri Walsh rushing the play when the ball was in fact coming right at her face? They usually do a bump set and with the way it was coming towards her she couldnt have gotten that, she reacted the way that was best suited for her and the play which i thought was pretty smart. But then when the Chinese tried to hit the ball over on the second they hit it into the net and it cost them the set but yet it was okay and she wasnt rushing the play but just simply didnt give it enough power? She saw a gap and took the opportunity when she was in a position to set the ball up? I just think it's unfair and it was making me mad but it was an amazing game and each team did great.

[@netflixchicken7222]

same. tbh he shouldn't be a commentator

[@shroom8773]

It is so cool to see my idols in the Olympics and then get to meet them.

[@nenyeze96]

Such a beautiful game it honestly should've been the final match misty and keri inspire me to be a better volleyball player even the chinese team such beautiful digs it's games like this that makes me proud to be a volleyball player

[@wdiddy1]

May and Walsh, my favourite vball duo.

[@enridrocushion5059]

their chemistry is so great

[@lilnbigman]

Best Women's Team Ever in The World History Books Forever! Kerrie still making her way with April go get them Ladies of USA!!!

[@gorgeous6737]

Kerri Welsh with Misty May 3 Gold Medals Kerri Walsh WITHOUT Misty May Bronze. Everytime Misty decided to crank it up defensively and offensively the other team had no chance

[@deesong6722]

Best volleyball duo! Miss them playing together...

[@ivespoken8902]

commentator's great great great father was shot in the American revolutionary war and he is taking it out on these olympians lol

[@fionabirnie4495]

This is my comfort video

[@emmaselenemonroe5530]

The Chinese played beautifully, but there's no defeating the undeafeatable. Misty and Kerri are legendary.

[@joestablein2710]

we can all agree that is was one of the best sand volleyball matches, but one of the worst commentating jobs

[@gabbydwyer4297]

“terrible serve” the commentator literally said that about mistys serve like ru serious

[@tonydegroot7735]

Great battle. Two great teams. Misty and Kerri.........wow. So many things to learn watching this. One thing, once you set get ready to dig the block.

[@vincentm7357]

Zhang Xi is something else. Wow.

[@LaughOutLoudjune1990]

china's digs.. three beautiful, beautiful digs in a row in the first set. Blew me away!

[@alexanderkahl2452]

We needed that point.

[@parepidemosproductions4741]

*In an excited British accent* "Slid underneath the net, like a little ol' dancer" 😂😂😂

[@carliecole2563]

Lol wait, I thought he said "like a limbo dancer" (which doesn't make a ton of sense either) Little ol' dancer or limbo dancer... Both are kind of amazing?

[@parepidemosproductions4741]

@@carliecole2563 yes both are VERY amazing 😄

[@ankkhan5385]

supper both of team

[@alexanderkahl2452]

That was the Ricky Wilson-led Kaiser Chiefs in the background on the previous shot.

[@graciejones1935]

48:09 there exhausted with exhortation 😂😂

[@GoddessOfTheMoons]

Beautiful match : )

[@yasseensabry1]

if you are here from jacksfilms the clip starts from 6:20, You're welcome :)

[@willn007]

Love it am going to be that great when I grow up

[@enridrocushion5059]

the 2 have played so well misty and Kerri they are legend

[@baileygraham1366]

He says electrifying too much

[@tarabeatles]

Amazing match

[@somopailinoeshidez4105]

This is a memorable game

[@justiceboy4799]

Misty and Kerri chemistry is really good ,they even play in the rain together which is why they won 3 times, when they know something is not right ,they know how to pull up the socks quickly

[@litroy]

Love this game.

[@vincentm7357]

I'd like to see Zhang Xi and Kerri Walsh play on the same team. Insane defender and blocker.

[@keaishaaliya]

Way to go USA Mercia 😘

[@uinisefaustinafoochong7743]

Loved this match

[@amusement420]

Great Match. Intense.

[@alyssawalters4616]

Happy birthday

[@patrickcarpenter4524]

'in the 13 times they have met, america has one nine, china five.' clearly, this is sport, not math.

[@sonandtwins]

Walsh is a beach v ball phenomenon. Loved the placement and limbo move in the second set. Yes.. the commentator was biased.

[@CharizardStans]

It's funny to see MaWa at the twilight of their careers going against those in their prime.

[@limegreen564]

I love Kerry Walsh.

[@SLrules]

Saw Xue Chen in the Olympics 21 and she is not the same force he used to be but still a great player. Such a shame her partner Li had to retire early.

[@James-pq7nf]

misty and kerri will always rule

[@mjavor]

The real hero is the camera man at 25:23.

[@kgbarrett1521]

That was just flat out awesome 😎😎

[@katshep1]

I can't til next year tryouts ima be a beast :)

[@sierrathegamer4423]

8:47 The commentator is talking about fighting for independence. What even..?? And the US DID fight for their independence from the commentators country😂

[@lucaslopez-colon137]

Anyone else here f yeah at 5:51

[@alexanderkahl2452]

Misty May-Treanor scared me with that scream.

[@momoniji6439]

I agree with the whole comment section... when I watch basketball or football I don't root for 1 team I root for 🤔🤔 nobody or people start getting pissed for some reason.

[@nevergonnagiveyouup2273]

48:09