Phanom Penh, Cambodia, September 2, 2024 – An estimated 5,500 house followers packed the Nationwide Olympic Stadium Indoor Area to witness their workforce stamp dominance over the inaugural SEA V. League Problem following their 3-0 rout of Malaysia within the much-anticipated ultimate showdown on Monday.
On the conclusion of the three-day preliminaries of the one round-robin competitors on September 1, hosts Cambodia completed atop the four-team standing with 9 factors from three straight wins, adopted by Malaysia with 6 factors from two wins in opposition to one loss. Singapore completed third with 3 factors from one win in opposition to two losses, with winless Laos on the underside fourth place with no level awarded.
Following the classification of groups on the finish of preliminaries, cross semifinals have been held within the Monday morning, with unbeaten Cambodia taking up fourth place Laos and second place Malaysia combating it out with third-place Singapore.
As anticipated, Cambodia lived as much as all expectations to brush Laos in well-fought three-setter 25-16, 27-25, 25-17. Exterior hitter Chan Veasna chipped in 14 factors from 13 kills and one block for the host facet, whereas outdoors hitter Saykhammoun Lid led Laos with 10 factors together with 9 assaults from 18 makes an attempt.
Following the feeling win, Cambodia cruised their strategy to the ultimate showdown at 7pm, the place they have been set to problem Malaysia. Within the different semifinal conflict, the Malaysians struggled to beat Singapore in thrilling three units 26-24, 25-21, 25-18. Jian Qin Sim delivered 14 factors from 12 kills and two aces for Malaysia, whereas Wong Jordan Ryan scored a match-high 21 factors from 18 kills, one block and two aces on the Singapore’s gorgeous loss.
The third-place playoff match between Singapore and Laos was held later within the afternoon. Singapore took the primary two units 25-14 and 25-20, due to the sturdy efficiency of center blocker Loh Jay Pun and out of doors hitter Wong Jordan Ryan.
Nevertheless, the Singaporeans misplaced focus and got here up with unforced errors to go down 23-25 in hard-fought third set, however bounced again to win the lopsided fourth set 25-13, match and the third place. Laos didn’t win a single match within the four-day event to complete on the underside fourth place.
Exterior hitter Wong Jordan Ryan was a constant weapon for Singapore as he chipped in 17 factors from 16 kills and one ace for the workforce, with center blocker Loh Jay Pun and out of doors hitter Lim Jayden Xuan Wei including 16 and eight factors respectively. No Laotian participant reached double digits in scoring in opposition to the opponents, with Chanthongdeng Chansabab main the workforce with 9 factors from 8 kills and one ace.
Within the ultimate conflict, Cambodia, silver medallists on the Southeast Asian (SEA) Video games volleyball competitors on house soil, repeatedly outplayed Malaysia, the workforce they’d already overwhelmed 3-1 within the curtain-raisers on August 30, with incredible 3-0 (25-22, 25-16, 25-23) victory for the eventual title.
Exterior hitter Voeurn Veasna and fellow outdoors hitter Koun Mother joined forces in unleashing highly effective assaults for the 25-22, 25-16 win within the first two units. Exterior hitter Muhammad Fahmi Madzlan and center blocker Wong Teng Foong gave Malaysia a powerful comeback within the third set, which noticed each side play neck and neck.
Nonetheless, backed by cheering house followers, Cambodia had some extra left of their tank to narrowly edge previous the rivals in intense third set 25-23, match and the title.
Exterior hitter Voeurn Veasna was the Cambodia’s most efficient participant with 19 factors from 18 kills and one ace, with fellow outdoors hitter Koun Mother and reverse Thy Menghuong respectively contributing 17 and 12 factors. Reverse Jian Qin Sim scored a match-high 20 factors from 17 kills, two blocks and one ace on the Malaysia’s loss.
Cambodia dominated in kills (46 to 32), blocks (9 to 7), aces (3 to 1), however Malaysia benefitted extra opponent errors (21 to 17).
In the meantime, H.E. Dr Sor Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Inside and President of Cambodia Volleyball Federation, and H.E. Ke Soun Sophy collectively presided over the awards presentation and the closing ceremony. Cambodia captured the title, with Malaysia and Singapore took the second and third locations respectively. Laos returned with the fourth place.
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