The world No.65 make a clear sweep in Yogyakarta with outstanding unbeaten report
Yogyakarta, Indonesia, August 25, 2024 – Thailand underlined their supremacy over the 2024 SEA V. League Second Leg after 3-1 demolition of hosts Indonesia at UNY Sport Complicated right here on Sunday, as Philippines fought laborious to place it previous Vietnam for bronze.
The dramatic 25-20, 26-24, 22-25, 28-26 win in opposition to world No.54 Indonesia on Sunday gave Thailand a clear sweep in Yogyakarta. The formidable Thais claimed 9 factors from three straight wins to complete atop the four-team standing, ensuing on the earth No.65’s victory with outstanding unbeaten report.
On the final weekend’s first leg at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila, Philippines, Thailand additionally made their mark to be topped champions with out dropping a set to their respective opponents. Following their nice success in each first and second legs, Thailand have been unstoppable and invincible within the concluded 2024 SEA V. League.
Indonesia, defending and 12-time Southeast Asian (SEA) Video games champions, got here in second place with 5 factors from two wins in opposition to one loss. World No.64 Philippines completed third with 2 factors from one win in opposition to two losses, with world No.55 Vietnam on the underside fourth place with 2 factors from two losses.
In opposition to hosts Indonesia of their final encounter within the single round-robin competitors, Thailand fielded a robust lineup which had already overwhelmed the Indonesians in straight units on the final weekend’s first leg included reverse Napadet Bhinijdee and veteran center blocker Kissada Nilsawai, each of them landed the respective Finest Outdoors Hitter and MVP on the first leg. Additionally strengthening the Park Ki-Gained-led Thai crew comprised hard-attacking Anurak Phanram, Chaiwat Thungkham, center blocker Anuchit Pakdeekaew and highly-skilled setter Boonyarid Wongtorn.
In entrance of boisterous 3,000 residence followers contained in the competitors venue, Indonesia shuffled their lineup, resting Yuda Mardiansyah Putra, Fahri Septian Putrama and Hendra Kurniawan within the first set and as an alternative fielded Boy Arnez Arabi, Ahmad Gumilar and Kristoforus Sina. Nevertheless, they remained sturdy offensively with the likes of Farhan Halim and Agil Angga Anggara.
Thailand began the opening set stronger and rapidly created a 15-11 lead with mixture assaults from Anurak, Napadet and Chaiwat. Nevertheless, Farhan proved a vital power to be reckoned with as he penetrated the Thai defence together with his distinctive assaults and efficient blocks to assist Indonesia path carefully. Main commandingly 23-19, Thailand allowed the host facet just one extra level earlier than Napadet carried out an ace service for the Thailand’s 25-20 win.
Holding a one-set benefit, Thailand continued their good present within the second set with a four-point clear to steer 12-8, however Indonesia clawed their means again to meet up with the Thais at 20-20, due to highly effective assaults from Boy and sub-in Dawuda Alahimassalam. As Thailand momentarily misplaced their contact, Indonesia cruised on to win three factors in a row to steer 23-20 and reached the set level at 24-21.
Skipper and left-hander Amornthep Konhan got here off the bench throughout this important time within the second set to interchange hard-attacking Napadet. Amornthep didn’t let his teammates and Thai followers down as he helped save three consecutive set factors for Thailand they usually went on their dominant type to extremely win the hard-fought set 26-24.
With their backs in opposition to the wall, Indonesia performed extra constantly and confidently within the third set, with Farhan and Angga on hearth in assault. Either side have been neck and neck till Amornthep fired a strong spike which helped the rating tied at 22-22. Cheered on by the shouting residence followers, Indonesia fared higher to attain three factors on the trot to take the third set 25-22, a lot to the delight of their residence followers.
Either side have been locked in a good contest within the fourth set, which noticed leads change fingers for a lot of instances on the close to finish of the set. Farhan’s highly effective mid-court assault helped Indonesia degree it at 25-25, however they went forward 26-25 after an assault from Amornthep went out extensive.
Anurak hammered an off-block kill to tie the rating at 26-26 for Thailand. After that, Anurak and Kissada produced an incredible block to maneuver the crew forward 27-26 earlier than Anurak hit a winner to finish the hosts’ problem 28-26.
Reverse Napadet Bhinijdee chipped in 18 factors from 16 kills and a couple of aces for Thailand, whereas Anurak Phanram and Chaiwat Thungkham saved good firm to contribute 17 and 12 factors respectively. Outdoors hitter Farhan Halim scored a match-high 23 factors from 18 kills, 3 blocks and a couple of aces on the Indonesia’s loss.
Indonesia dominated the blocking recreation, getting 12 stuffs to Thailand’s 8. The host facet additionally did a superb job in service with 5 aces to the sturdy guests’ 3. Thailand fared higher in kills (59 to 55) and likewise benefitted from opponent errors (31 to 23).
In the meantime, the Philippines showcased their talent and dedication to emerge triumphant in one other fiercely fought five-setter 27-25, 14-25, 22-25, 25-21, 15-12 to make the rostrum for the second straight leg.
The Angiolino Frigoni-led crew fought bravely whereas enjoying with out injured captain Bryan Bagunas, bouncing again from earlier losses to Thailand and Indonesia, to match their podium end within the first leg in Manila final week.
Outdoors hitter Michaelo Buddin fired a team-best 24 factors on 22 kills, one block and one ace for Philippines. Reverse Lloyd Ramirez and one other outdoors hitter Jade Alex Disquitado additionally made positive they would go away a robust impression within the worldwide stage with 19 and 16 markers respectively.
Reverse Pham Van Hiep scored a match-high 29 factors from 24 kills and 5 blocks for Vietnam, whereas Nguyen Ngoc Thuan and Tran Duy Tuyen added 18 and 14 factors respectively.
Nationwide Volleyball Federation of Indonesia (PBVSI) President Imam Sudjarwo and Management Committee President and Technical Delegate Mr Shanrit Wongprasert collectively presided over the awards presentation and shutting ceremony. Additionally in attendance have been members of PBVSI together with its Secretary Basic Mr Heyzer Harsono.
Thailand’s Napadet Bhinijdee wins MVP
Thailand obtained the Champions’ Trophy, gold medals plus money prize of US$16,000, whereas second and third locations Indonesia and Philippines took residence trophies, silver and bronze medals plus prize cash of US$13,000 and US$11,000 respectively. Vietnam, which completed fourth place, additionally obtained US$10,000.
POOL RANKING
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
FINAL RANKING
1 Thailand
2 Indonesia
3 Philippines
4 Vietnam
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