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| Việt Nam VTV Bình Điền Long An won the silver medal on July 2 at the Sealect Tuna Cup Women’s Volleyball Championship 2018. — Photo volleyball.vn |
Viet Nam News
THAILAND — Việt Nam’s VTV Bình Điền Long An won the silver medal on July 2 at the Sealect Tuna Cup Women’s Volleyball Championship 2018, held at Weesommai Gymnasium in Sisaket, Thailand.
In the final round, VTV Bình Điền Long An played against host PEA Sisaket from Thailand.
The formation of coach Nguyễn Quốc Vũ included Kim Thoa, Anh Phương, Cẩm Linh, Kim Thanh, Dương Hên, Thanh Thúy, and Kim Liên.
On the opposite side of the net were Thailand’s Pornpun, Pleumjit, Hattaya, Wilavan, Chatchu-on, Ajcharaporn, and Wanna.
In the first set, PEA Sisaket showed their real power beating Bình Điền Long An 25-14.
In the second stanza, Anh Phương was replaced by Ngọc Hoa. The match was more even as Hoa showed her role and influence.
Thanh Thúy and Dương Hên contributed with points for Bình Điền Long An.
In the end, Bình Điền Long An beat PEA Sisaket 25-18 and 25-22 to become the runner-up at the Sealect Tuna Cup 2018.
Bình Điền Long An’s second place was their first success, though they were not highly ranked at this year’s tournament. Yet, the Mekong Delta team need to improve their capabilities in setting and blocking while their strategy remains simple. — VNS
