Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, August 10, 2024 – Two unbeaten groups, hosts Thailand and Vietnam, are set to battle it out in a decisive match within the 4th SEA V. League at Chartchai Corridor right here to combat for the Second Leg supremacy on Sunday.
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Thailand and Vietnam had already pulled off two consecutive wins within the single round-robin competitors, with the previous equally demolishing Philippines and Indonesia 3-0 and the latter outclassing the 2 opponents 3-0 and 3-1 respectively. The confrontation between Thailand and Vietnam on Sunday will likely be a decisive encounter and the ultimate showdown alike to find out the eventual winers of the Second Leg.
In opposition to Indonesia, Thailand, present world No.14 and Asian champions, nonetheless fielded their sturdy lineup together with Chatchu-On Moksri, Pimpichaya Kokram, Ajcharaporn Kongyot, Thatdao Nuekjang and center blocker Wimonrat Thanapan, who stepped up rather than Hattaya Bamrungsuk. The Indonesians remained sturdy offensively with the likes of the 183cm-tall reverse Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi.
Within the first set, Thailand closely relied on their formidable gamers, all of them competed within the Volleyball Nations League Finals on residence soil at Hua Mark Indoor Stadium in June. Ajcharaporn and Chatchu-On attacked spectacularly, whereas Thanacha Sooksod, who subbed in for Pimpichaya through the first set, proved to be the massive hero for the host facet as she led her teammates to a convincing 25-15 win within the set.
Happening one set, Indonesia fought again, with Megawati and Arsela Nuari Purnama firing block-out kills within the closely-contested second set. Nonetheless, with higher expertise and kind, Thailand stayed in management, courtesy of their mixture assaults, consistency and resilience. Thailand went on their spectacular offensive system orchestrated by Chatchu-On and Ajcharaporn and Thatdao and setter Pornpun Guedpard had been very supportive with stable blocks to assist the house facet shut out the well-fought set 25-22.
Indonesia got here up with nice kind within the third set, with Megawati on hearth in assault. As Thailand weren’t at their greatest at some moments, Indonesia cruised on their assaults to seize the commanding 15-11 lead and prolonged it to 18-15, because of off-the-block kills by Megawati, Nurlaili Kusumah Diningrat and Arsela. The host facet put their acts collectively, fought again arduous to catch up at 19-19, however the Indonesians nonetheless had sufficient of their tank to carry the sturdy opponents off and broke away 22-20.
Struggling to reside as much as their expectation, Thailand pulled their sport collectively and began to claw their approach again, with Chatchu-On, Thanacha and Wimonrat unleashing back-to-back assaults to assist the crew stage it at 23-23.
Center blocker Hattaya Bamrungsuk, who was despatched in to strengthen the crew throughout some important moments within the second and third units, introduced Thailand to the set level 24-23 together with her quick assault and seconds later, the Indonesian problem got here to a halt when an assault from Megawati went out vast. Thailand captured the hard-fought set 25-23 and match.
Outdoors hitter Chatchu-On Moksri delivered 18 factors from 17 kills and one ace for Thailand, whereas reverse Thanacha Sooksod and outdoors hitter Ajcharaporn Kongyot added 10 and eight factors respectively. Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi scored a match-high 22 factors from 21 kills and one block on the Indonesia’s loss.
Thailand dominated in kills (45 to 38), blocks (7 to six) and benefitted from extra opponent errors (21 to 13), whereas Indonesia fared higher in aces (3 to 2).
Thailand will play their final match towards long-time archrivals Vietnam on Sunday to find out the eventual winners of the 4th SEA V. League Second Leg, whereas Indonesia will problem Philippines in a match to resolve the third place.
Within the day’s first match earlier, Philippines nonetheless couldn’t fairly get previous Vietnam, this time taking place in straight units to the well-organized rivals.
In-form Vietnam proved a category above the Philippines to take the primary two units 25-16, 25-20 earlier than Philippines staged a 3rd set fightback however mishaps within the endgame proved pricey for them.
The third set was shut, with the Brazilian coach Jorge Edson Sousa de Brito’s women taking command to guide 15-13 lead following web violation from Vietnam. Nonetheless, the AVC Problem Cup champions and FIVB Challenger Cup bronze medallists scored three factors in a row to retake the lead at 16-15 and widen it to 22-18.
The rhythm remained with the Vietnamese as center blocker Nguyen Thi Trinh got here up with a lethal quick assault to maneuver the crew to the set level at 24-20, however exterior hitter Mhicaela Belen and center blocker Cherry Rose Nunag saved the day for Philippines after powering a fast 2-0 run. Sadly, Belen went vast on her service that allowed Vietnam to wrap up the set 25-22 and match.
Outdoors hitter Vi Thi Nhu Quynh was the Vietnam’s most efficient participant, scoring 16 factors from 13 kills and three blocks. Reverse and skipper Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen and Nguyen Thi Trinh contributed 12 and 9 factors respectively. Outdoors hitter Religion Janine Shirley Nisperos was the lone Philippine participant who reached double digits as she tallied 12 factors, all in assault.
In the meantime, Nakhon Ratchasima QminC VC made it two on the trot within the single round-robin competitors of the Pre-SEA V League title on Saturday.
Solely three groups that includes hosts Nakhon Ratchasima QminC VC, Singapore and Malaysia are competing within the Pre-SEA V. League, considered a tune-up match which provides the collaborating groups an opportunity to sharpen their expertise, study ways and strategies in addition to share their information and strengthen cordial relationship. The match outcomes of the three groups within the Pre-SEA V. League won’t be considered for rating and classification as competed within the SEA V. League Second Leg.
Nakhon Ratchasima, recent from beating Malaysia 3-0, flexed their muscle groups on Saturday to beat Singapore with a lopsided 3-0 (25-12, 25-13, 25-11) win.
Nakhon Ratchasima had 6 factors from two straight wins and look set to seize the Pre-SEA V. League.
Malaysia and Singapore had but received a single level following their comparable 0-3 loss to Nakhon Ratchasima. The 2 visiting groups will face off towards one another on Sunday to find out the second and third locations within the three-day competitors.
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