Vietnam men's volleyball team beat Philippines in round 2 of SEA V.League

On the afternoon of July 20, the Vietnamese men's volleyball team convincingly defeated the Philippines with a score of 3-1 (25-23, 21-25, 25-17, 25-16). This result helps the Vietnamese team to have a high chance of winning a silver medal in the second round of SEA V.League 2025.

The first half of the match witnessed a tug of war between the two teams before Vietnam accelerated - Photo: SEA V.League

The final day of the men's SEA V.League 2025 competition saw the clash between Vietnam and the Philippines, two teams that no longer had a chance to compete for the championship in stage 2. But the match was not without its appeal, both teams were determined because whoever won would most likely get the silver medal, while the losing team would finish 4th overall.

The drama quickly escalated right from the opening moment of the match, with both teams constantly chasing each other for points. The difference only began to appear when coach Tran Dinh Tien used a formation with two liberos, Trinh Duy Phuc and Cao Duc Hoang, both of whom were sent onto the field to help the team's setter become more stable.

The biggest highlight in the first set of the Vietnamese team was the extremely effective blocking, the Vietnamese team had 17 blocks, including important blocks. It was also the double blocking situation of Ngoc Thuan and The Khai that helped the Vietnamese team score the decisive point, bringing a 25-23 victory in the first set.

Entering the second set, the scenario did not change as the two teams continuously exchanged points, but this time the Philippines was the team that took the lead thanks to good blocking by Ngoc Thuan and Quoc Du.

Although there was a time when the opponent was leading by 6 points, the Vietnamese team still played with determination. Coach Tran Dinh Tien continuously made substitutions when Thanh Hai, Quan Trong Nghia, and Van Hiep were brought on the field and helped the red-shirted boys narrow the gap. However, the Philippine attack with Leo Ordiales, Disquitado, and Michaelo Buddin knew how to shine at decisive moments to help their team win 25-21.

Unlike the dramatic developments of the first two sets, the Vietnamese team entered the third set with greater determination and a superior game. The two attackers Ngoc Thuan and Van Hiep "warmed up" and continuously brought in points. The cooperation of the trio playing for Border Guard, Ngoc Thuan, Van Hiep and setter Dinh Van Duy, was fully utilized to completely decode the Philippines' block, bringing home a 25-17 victory.

Despite pulling themselves together and tightening their defense in set 4, coach Angiolino Frigoni could not find a way to stop the two excellent "guns" Van Hiep and Ngoc Thuan. The varied play under setter Dinh Van Duy gave the Vietnamese team no chance in set 4 and a 25-16 victory. Ngoc Thuan continued to play the leading role with 25 points, Van Hiep entered the field at the end of set 2 and also brought home 13 points.

The joy of Vietnamese players when defeating the Philippines - Photo: SEA V.League

Winning 3-1 (25-23, 21-25, 25-17, 25-16) the Vietnamese team paid off their debt to the Philippines after losing to this opponent 3 times in a row at SEA V.League. More importantly, this victory helped coach Tran Dinh Tien and his students get 8 points, most likely to finish the second stage with a silver medal.

The final match of SEA V.League 2025 men's event will take place at 7pm today (July 20) between Thailand and Indonesia, the winner will be crowned champion. The result of this match will also decide the position of the Vietnamese men's volleyball team in the second stage of SEA V.League 2025 as silver or bronze medal.

QUANG MINH

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/bong-chuyen-nam-viet-nam-thang-philippines-tai-chang-2-sea-v-league-20250720182442454.htm