Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, August 9, 2024 – Vi Thi Nhu Quynh and Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen steered Vietnam to dramatic 3-1 win in opposition to Indonesia, as perennial Southeast Asian (SEA) Video games champions and hosts Thailand made a stable begin within the 4th SEA V. League Second Leg at Chartchai Corridor with straight-set win in opposition to Philippines on Friday.
On action-packed Day 1 of the one round-robin competitors, present world No.32 Vietnam, which completed second place on the First Leg on dwelling soil in Vinh Phuc final weekend, powered previous Indonesia 3-1 (25-15, 15-25, 25-21, 25-21), whereas Thailand, contemporary from capturing the First Leg title, demolished Philippines 3-0 (25-18, 25-23, 25-16).
Within the Second Leg right here, Vietnam are enjoying with out their key participant and group captain Tran Thi Thanh Thuy, who’s lacking all Second Leg matches as a result of undisclosed causes. Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen stepped as much as substitute the lacking Tran Thi Thanh Thuy as group captain.
Towards Indonesia, the group that they had already overwhelmed 3-0 on the final week’s First Leg, the Vietnamese facet acquired off to a flying begin with a snug win within the lopsided first set 25-15. Exterior hitter Vi Thi Nhu Quynh was a constant weapon for the group to fireplace an unimaginable 10 factors on this set when Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen’s offense was pushed to the restrict by the opponents.
Conceding one set, Indonesia hit again within the second set, with reverse Pertiwi Megawati Hangestri on hearth, unleashing highly effective assaults to assist her group take an preliminary 15-8 lead. Regardless of a courageous fightback, the Indonesians confirmed their consistency and resilience and widened the hole to 17-11 and cruised on to take the set 25-15.
The third set was closely-contested which noticed the rating leveled at 15-15 earlier than Vietnam tightened their protection and attacked powerfully to attain three factors in a row and lead 18-15. As Vietnam have been main 23-20, an assault from Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen went out huge and Indonesia decreased the hole at 21-23.
Nonetheless, their delight didn’t final lengthy as Vi Thi Nhu Quynh introduced Vietnam to the set level 24-21 together with her off-the-block kill earlier than Indonesian outsider Junaida Santi carried out an assault which went too far and out of bounds. Vietnam took the set 25-21.
The fourth set was dominated by Vietnam, whereas the Indonesians fought arduous to overhaul the robust opponents. Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen produced a good looking drop to maneuver Vietnam forward commandingly 21-18, however shortly after that Indonesia maintained their offensive system to successfully block her twice and slim the margin to 20-21.
Vietnam reached the match level 24-20 when Nguyen Thi Trinh and Vi Thi Nhu Quynh efficiently blocked Megawati. Vietnam allowed the opponents yet another level from reverse Purnama Arsela Nuari earlier than Nguyen Thi Trinh slammed a strong hit to finish the Indonesian problem. Vietnam captured the set 25-21 and match.
Exterior hitter Vi Thi Nhu Quynh scored a match-high 25 factors from 22 kills, 2 blocks and one ace for Vietnam, whereas reverse Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen contributed 21 factors together with 19 assaults from 35 makes an attempt and outdoors hitter Tran Tu Linh added one other 5 factors. Reverse Pertiwi Megawati Hangestri scored 21 factors, all in assault, on the Indonesia’s loss.
Within the second match contested in entrance of round 2,500 dwelling followers, present world No.14 and Asian champions Thailand dismissed Philippines in straight units to register their first win within the three-day match.
Thailand introduced their finest gamers to the courtroom at Chartchai Corridor. Led by sensational Chatchu-On Moksri, the group have been additionally robust with the likes of Pimpichaya Kokram, Ajcharaporn Kongyot, Thatdao Nuekjang and Hattaya Bamrungsuk, all of whom competed on this yr’s FIVB Nations League Finals on dwelling soil in Bangkok.
Philippines put up a gallant struggle, however nonetheless discovered Thailand, undefeated within the match’s historical past, too scorching to deal with and succumbed to straight-set loss to the host facet.
Taking place within the first set 18-25, Philippines confirmed resilience, hoping to make amends for the set loss. Trailing 21-24, center blocker Thea Allison Gagate, 188cm, and reverse Alyssa Jae Solomon, 186cm, scored back-to-back factors, with the previous executing a fast swipe and Solomon finishing up an ace service, bringing them inside placing distance.
Nonetheless, Chatchu-On, who landed the Greatest Exterior Hitter and MVP awards on the final weekend’s First Leg in Vinh Phuc, confirmed her grit, handing Thailand the set 25-23 and the 2-0 lead together with her highly effective off-the-block kill.
Thailand gained an higher hand within the third set to guide from begin to end for the comfy set win 25-16 and match.
Exterior hitter Chatchu-On Moksri delivered 19 factors from 15 kills, 3 blocks and one ace for Thailand. Pimpichaya Kokram and Thatdao Nuekjang stored good firm so as to add 12 and eight factors respectively. No Philippine participant reached double digits in scoring in opposition to Thailand, with outdoors hitter Nispeiro Religion Janine Shirley and fellow outdoors hitter Laure Ejiya scoring 6 factors apiece.
On Saturday, Vietnam will tackle Philippines, whereas Thailand play Indonesia.
After the first-day contest, Thailand went atop the four-team standing with 3 factors from one win with out shedding a set. Vietnam completed second with 3 factors from one win. Indonesia and Philippines got here in third and fourth locations with no level earned from one loss.
In the meantime, the Pre-SEA V. League noticed Nakhon Ratchasima QminC VC, led by former Thailand nationwide ace spiker Onuma Sittirak, face no points in beating Malaysia in a lopsided battle 25-12, 20-10, 25-15. The Thai group will subsequent problem Singapore on Saturday.
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