Manila, Philippines, August 17, 2024 – Thailand prolonged their outstanding unbeaten run after their tightly-contested 3-0 win towards Vietnam, as Indonesia regained the misplaced delight following their comeback 3-1 win towards hosts Philippines on Day 2 of the 2024 SEA V. League First Leg at Ninoy Aquino Stadium right here on Saturday.
Present world No.64 and 2023 AVC Problem Cup champions Thailand, which kicked off the only round-robin SEA V. League right here with gorgeous 3-0 victory towards Indonesia of their marketing campaign opener on Friday, overcame a powerful problem from Vietnam to demolish the world No.54 in thrilling straight units 27-25, 29-27, 25-15 in 96 minutes, whereas present world No.53 Indonesia bounced again to beat world No.61 Philippines 3-1 (23-25, 25-19, 25-11, 25-21).
After the primary two days, Thailand stayed atop the four-team standing with 6 factors from two wins in succession with out dropping a single set, whereas hosts Philippines, although happening 1-3 to Indonesia, are trailing in second place with 3 factors from one win towards one loss.
World No.53 Indonesia, defending and 12-time Southeast Asian (SEA) Video games champions, had the same efficiency as Philippines, however because of the host facet’s higher units ratio, the Indonesians got here in third place. Vietnam completed on the underside fourth place with no level earned following two losses in a row.
On Sunday, the final day of the primary leg in Manila, Vietnam will go up towards Indonesia, whereas hosts Philippines will problem formidable Thailand of their final encounter. The group with the very best efficiency within the three-day event can be topped champions.
In opposition to Vietnam on Saturday, Thailand fielded the same sturdy lineup which had overwhelmed Indonesia in straight units on Friday. The Thai group had handed Indonesia the first-ever loss within the SEA V. League because it received off the bottom final yr with the primary leg being held in Indonesia and the second leg in Philippines.
Spearheaded by reverse Napadet Bhinijdee, who performed for Jakarta Garuda Jaya in Indonesian Males’s Proliga in 2023-2024 season, the Thai squad have been additionally sturdy offensively with the likes of veteran center blocker Kissada Nilsawai, who stands 202cm tall, and highly effective hitters Anurak Phanram and Chaiwat Thungkham. Vietnam have been led by reverse Pham Van Hiep and out of doors hitter Duong Van Tien, who scored 15 factors apiece of their first match towards Philippines.
Vietnam made a powerful begin to take the commanding lead with a four-point clear at 17-13, however Kissada’s excellent efficiency together with his quick assaults and efficient blocks helped put Thailand again heading in the right direction to degree it at 22-22. From then on, either side gave all of it out to win the opening set. Outdoors hitter Nguyen Ngoc Thuan carried out an ace service to carry Vietnam to the set level at 25-24, however they only let the win slip by means of their fingers. Thailand hit again, with left-hander Amornthep Khonhan attacking devastatingly to degree it 25-25 and moments later the Thais scored two factors in a row to win the hard-fought set 27-25.
Each side nonetheless locked horns in intense second set, however Vietnam gained an higher hand to guide all the best way, with Thailand scorching on their heels. As Napadet, Chaiwat and Anurak unleashed back-to-back assaults, center blocker Anuchit Pakdeekaew and setter Boonyarid Wongtorn blocked successfully to assist Thailand tie the rating at 23-23. Nevertheless, a robust hit from Anurak touched the antenna, handing Vietnam the set level 24-23.
Nonetheless, Thailand by no means gave up. They fought again, displaying consistency and resilience and their willpower paid off handsomely shortly after that, with the rating tied at 24-24. The on-going battle turned a see-saw battle as leads modified fingers. The 190cm-tall Pham Van Hiep produced an enormous hit to degree it 27-27, however issues turned bitter for Vietnam. Center blocker Truong The Khai had a service error to award Thailand the set level at 28-27 and Napadet fired an off-the-block kill for the group’s thrilling win, 29-27
The third set was on the Thailand’s manner as they led from the start 8-5 and courtesy of Vietnam’s growing unforced errors, they prolonged it to 20-12 and by no means seemed again from then on. Thailand captured the comfy set 25-15 and match.
Reverse Napadet Bhinijdee chipped in 13 factors from 11 kills and a pair of aces for Thailand, whereas center blocker Kissada Nilsawai and out of doors hitter Chaiwat Thungkham had productive shifts to contribute 12 and 11 factors respectively. Outdoors hitter Nguyen Ngoc Thuan scored a match-high 17 factors from 12 kills, 3 blocks and a pair of aces on the Vietnam’s loss.
Thailand dominated all components of ability. With nice steadiness in blocks, the place the Thais had the edged by 14 to eight, and factors earned in opponent error, the place they’d a 22-21 benefit, the Thai dominance in kills (40 to 34) and aces (5 to 4) was pivotal to their victory.
In the meantime, hosts Philippines suffered setbacks on Saturday after succumbing to 1-3 loss to Indonesia and dropping ace spiker Bryan Bagunas within the course of.
The host facet began sturdy to clinch the well-fought first set 25-23, however couldn’t keep their rhythm to go down three units in a row 19-25, 11-25, 21-25 for the eventual 1-3 letdown.
With the Indonesians a degree away from sealing the deal in 4 units, center blocker Ahmad Gumilar dedicated a service error earlier than Bagunas produced a again row assault to maintain hopes of the host nation alive 21-24, late within the fourth set.
To save lots of the day for Philippines, the 194cm-tall outdoors hitter Bagunas from Cignal went for a robust bounce serve however landed awkwardly on his left foot, finally clutching his left knee as he grimaced in ache. With the ball nonetheless alive, outdoors hitter Farhan Halim went for the counter and completed issues off for the Indonesians. Bagunas was stretchered out of the court docket instantly after the match.
Outdoors hitter Fahri Septian Putrama delivered 21 factors from 19 kills and a pair of blocks for Indonesia, whereas fellow outdoors hitter Halim Farhan and center blocker Hendra Kurniawan added 16 and 13 factors respectively. The injured outdoors hitter Bryan Bagunas led Philippines with 17 factors, all in assault, whereas fellow outdoors hitter Michaelo Buddin and center blocker Kim Malabunga chipped in 16 and seven markers respectively.
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