Manila, Philippines, Could 28, 2024 – Titleholders Vietnam and debuting crew Kazakhstan have booked their slots to contend the coveted trophy of the 2024 AVC Problem Cup for Ladies by defeating their respective opponents throughout the semi-finals on Tuesday on the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
Vietnam had been first to punch their finals ticket following a 3-0 defeat (25-21, 25-19, 25-16) of Australia. Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen (24 factors) and Tran Tu Linh (13 factors) delivered double-digit markers to assist steer the Vietnamese towards an opportunity to defend the crown. They keyed in a robust efficiency from the service line, scoring 10 aces, and principally giving their opponents a lot issue in establishing their system.
Kazakhstan earned the best to contend the 2024 trophy after taking straight units 3-0 (25-23, 25-21, 25-14) in opposition to hosts Philippines. The CAVA aspect, who’re becoming a member of the competitors for the primary time, powered their offense on the wings with Sana Anarkulova and Svetlana Nikolayeva. They posted commendable effectivity on assault, principally discovering the weak spots of their opponents’ backcourt. Additionally they lined up their blocks principally by the wing, the place they’ve discovered a lot success with deflection.
Vietnam and Kazakhstan will meet for the championship match, the principle occasion on Wednesday at 19:00 Manila time. Australia and residential crew Philippines will play within the battle for bronze within the earlier match scheduled at 16:00 native time.
Within the opening match, India defeated Indonesia, 3-1 (25-16, 30-32, 25-20, 27-25), with captain and setter Jini Kovat Shaji working a well-rounded offense, using all her hitters. Anusree Kambrath Poyilil led India in scoring with 21 factors, however 4 different gamers contributed double-figure markers. This consists of Jini, who transformed with plenty of categorical performs. Indonesia’s younger roster performed properly in opposition to a extra skilled squad, with Junaida Santi and Bela Sabrina Agustina posting 24 factors and 21 factors respectively.
Later, Iran defeated Hong Kong, China 3-1 (26-24, 26-24, 19-25, 25-19) with the assistance of captain Aytak Salamat’s 26-point haul. The Iranian aspect dominated in assault (66 factors) and block (8 factors) however their opponents put up such a gallant stand. Hong Kong, China performed properly with their serves and their persistence and perseverance in transition in opposition to a a lot taller crew. Hitter Chim Wing Lam scored a complete of 24 factors within the defeat.
India will play in opposition to Iran to contend the fifth place in Wednesday’s 13:00 match, whereas Indonesia and Hong Kong, China will meet within the opening at 10:00 native time to find out the championship’s seventh and eighth placers.
Chinese language Taipei closed off their marketing campaign within the competitors at ninth place, following a 3-0 victory (27-25, 25-10, 25-10) over Singapore on the close by Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The EAVA aspect dominated in all scoring fronts, connecting with 46 assault factors, 8 blocks and 4 service aces. Hsu Fang-Min (13 factors) and Weng Tzu-Yun (10 factors) delivered double digits for the victory.
Because the 2024 champions can be declared on Wednesday, the successful crew will even earn the best to compete within the FIVB Volleyball Challenger Cup scheduled from July 4-7, 2024, additionally within the Philippines. The eventual winners will ebook themselves a slot within the Volleyball Nations League because the 2025 version has reformulated to broaden to 18 collaborating groups.
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