Vietnam - Kenya women's volleyball (set 2): Vietnam lost set 1

The Vietnamese women's volleyball team chased fiercely but eventually lost by 1 set.

Vietnam women's volleyball team determined to win against Kenya - Photo: FIVB

Main events:

SET 2:

SET 1: Vietnam - Kenya 23-25

Kenya showed superiority in physique and physical strength. So despite their first step and bad second pass, they still attacked strongly. The Vietnamese women's volleyball team played persistently, chasing to the end but still could not turn the situation around in the first set.

23-25: Kenya has a powerful smash to end set 1.

23-24: Vietnam team successfully saved 1 set-point.

22-24: Vietnam team's coordination was wrong and Kenya had a set-point.

22-22: Block the ball!!! Nhu Quynh blocked very quickly to tie the score 22-22.

21-22: Just entering the field, Nhu Quynh had a decisive smash to keep hope in set 1.

20-21: Vietnam team is still chasing fiercely but Kenya is showing advantages in terms of physique and physical strength.

18-19: Bich Thuy was very prestigious with a quick hit to break the opponent's scoring streak.

17-19: Kenya are taking the lead.

17-17: Neither team has really taken the lead after the recent tug-of-war.

14-14: Kenya defended persistently but eventually had to give in to Thanh Thuy's attack.

13-13: Thanh Thuy hit the ball too dangerously and the score was tied again!!!

12-12: Kenya continues to score and the score is equalized again.

10-12: Kenya are regaining the lead.

10-9: Sande made a mistake and the Vietnamese women's volleyball team took the lead.

9-9: Oluoch's shot goes wide and the score is level.

7-9: Kenya did not let Vietnam equalize.

7-8: The Vietnamese women's volleyball team just got 3 consecutive points after the opponent's mistake.

4-7: Finally Kieu Trinh broke Kenya's scoring streak.

3-6: The Vietnamese women's volleyball team is having trouble against Kenya's excellent blocking. Coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet is forced to ask for advice.

3-4: Kenya took the lead after some fierce attacks.

3-1: Oluoch hit the ball too hard and it went out. The gap increased for the Vietnamese women's volleyball team.

2-1: Nguyen Thi Trinh's quick hit at position number 3 put the Vietnamese women's volleyball team ahead.

1-1: Emah kicks the ball out. The score is 1-1.

0-1: Kenya's defense played well and the other team got the first point.

Starting lineup:

Vietnam: Thanh Thuy, Bich Thuy, Nguyen Thi Uyen, Lam Oanh, Kieu Trinh, Nguyen Thi Trinh, Khanh Dang (libero)

Kenya: Tata, Barasa, Sande, Oluoch, Ekaru, Misoki, Nafula (libero)

Pre-match information:

This is the final match of both teams. The Vietnamese women's volleyball team therefore really wants a win to say goodbye to the tournament. Previously, the Vietnamese women's volleyball team lost to the world's third-ranked team, Poland, in the opening match with a score of 1-3.

However, winning a set against the world's third-ranked team was an unexpected success. After that, the Vietnamese women's volleyball team continued to lose 0-3 to Germany in an uncomfortable chase.

Kenya also suffered two defeats and, along with Vietnam, said goodbye to the 2025 Women's Volleyball World Cup from the group stage. But both teams are still looking forward to their final match with the highest determination.

On the Vietnamese team, captain Tran Thi Thanh Thuy is the biggest hope. She is both the one in charge of the first step and the one responsible for scoring. No matter what role she plays, Thanh Thuy always completes her task well.

Coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet's team is in high spirits and very determined. In a friendly tournament not long ago, the Vietnamese team had an overwhelming victory over Kenya.

But that does not mean they are complacent. The opponents have had equally excellent matches against Poland and Germany. Therefore, the chance of winning this decisive match is divided equally between them.

The match between the Vietnamese women's volleyball team and Kenya will start at 5 p.m., and will be broadcast live by Tuoi Tre Online .

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/bong-chuyen-nu-viet-nam-kenya-set-2-viet-nam-thua-set-1-20250827150308412.htm