The VTV Cup 2025 final between the Vietnamese women's volleyball team and Korabelka Club started off with great promise for the home team. In the first set, Thanh Thuy and Bich Tuyen continuously scored points, helping Vietnam take the lead and play fairly with their opponents.
However, the second half of the set saw a decline in passing and ball control, allowing Korabelka to take the lead and lose 19-25.
Set 2 was the most difficult time for coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet and his team. Korabelka superiority in strength and tactics, especially with the excellence of Elizaveta Nesterova. The Vietnamese team had difficulty in organizing and finishing, losing 14-25.
Despite being down 0-2, the Vietnamese girls did not give up. Set 3 witnessed their indomitable spirit when, despite being behind, the team still persistently pursued and made a spectacular comeback. With Bich Tuyen's timely brilliance, Vietnam won a thrilling 25-23, narrowing the score to 1-2 and continuing to nurture the hope of turning the game around.
In set 4, the Vietnamese women's team played confidently and with great enthusiasm, causing Korabelka many difficulties. Although the gap was shortened at times, the girls in red still managed to break away and win 25-21, bringing the final match into a decision set 5.
Here, Vietnam led by 3 points and was close to the championship, but Korabelka fought back strongly, equalized and continued to fight. At the last point, Bich Tuyen's shot was predicted, Korabelka won 20-18 and became the VTV Cup champion for the second consecutive time.
| Team | SET 1 | SET 2 | SET 3 | SET 4 | SET 5 |
| Vietnam National Team | 19 | 14 | 25 | 25 | 18 |
| Korabelka | 25 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
18-20
It was a pity that this time Bich Tuyen's shot could not get past Korabelka's block. The club from Russia successfully defended the VTV Cup championship after 5 very exciting sets.
18-18
Korabelka scored the first point, Bich Tuyen equalized.
17-17
Bich Tuyen tied the score at 17-17. The two teams fight for every point.
16-16
The score was 16-all when Bich Tuyen shined again.
15-15
Bich Tuyen tied the score at 15-all.
14-14
The score was still scored by Bich Tuyen with a powerful cross-court smash.
13-13
Bich Tuyen attacked at her favorite position number 2 to level the score at 13-13 for the Vietnam team.
12-12
Bich Tuyen hit the ball at position number 2 out of the field, however the Vietnam team protested and was unsuccessful.
11-10
Set 5 was still a suffocating struggle, when Korabelka scored two points in a row.
9-8
After letting Korabelka score two points in a row, coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet asked for a meeting to reduce the opponent's excitement.
9-6
It was still Bich Tuyen with a powerful smash from the 3 meter line, helping the Vietnamese team create a 3-point gap.
6-5
After Nguyen Thi Uyen, Thanh Thuy scored two consecutive points for the Vietnam team.
4-4
Bich Thuy blocked the ball well, bringing home a block point to tie the score at 4-4.
2-3
The deciding set continued to be a tug-of-war from the very first points.
SET 5
After Korabelka scored 2 points, Bich Tuyen immediately responded with a powerful attack at the net.
25-21
Bich Tuyen continued to shine with a cross-court smash, ending set 4 with a score of 25-21.
23-20
The two teams are still competing for each attractive point.
22-18
Bich Tuyen hit the ball powerfully, maintaining a 4-point gap with Korabelka.
21-16
Korabelka continued to be excited and Thanh Thuy cut off her opponent's winning streak on the other side of the net.
19-14
After Korabelka scored 14 points, coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet asked for a technical consultation in set 4.
19-12
Bich Tuyen moved to position number 3 and then hit the ball accurately to the end of the court.
16-9
Vietnam team created a gap of up to 7 points after an accurate cross-court smash by captain Thanh Thuy.
14-9
The Vietnamese team complaining, and immediately afterwards, Korabelka also used his right to complain in the situation where the Russian player hit the ball through the home team's defense but was unsuccessful.
8-8
Good height helps two Korabelka athletes neutralize Bich Tuyen's smash.
6-4
Bich Thuy blocked the ball well, helping Vietnam team take the lead 6-4.
SET 4
Bich Tuyen had a situation where she failed to hit the ball continuously at position number 2 when the opponent's blocker followed very closely.
25-23
Bich Tuyen attacked accurately, bringing set point for the Vietnamese team, thereby shortening the score to 1-2 and bringing the match into set 4.
24-23
Vietnam team protested after the dispute at the net between players from both sides. However, the situation results in no points for Vietnam team.
23-21
Vietnam national team continues to gain points to create a 2-point gap over the Russian club.
21-21
Bich Tuyen moved to position 4 and attacked, then defended well to level the score at 21-21.
19-21
Right after Vietnam team had just received 2 consecutive points, Coach Korabelka immediately asked for a meeting to reduce the excitement of the home team.
16-19
Bich Tuyen added another point to the Vietnam national team with a smash in position 2.
14-17
Lam Oanh's delicate drop goal helped Vietnam team score 14 points.
12-13
Or the team is still fighting for every point. Good height, along with difficult serves continue to bring points for Korabelka.
10-10
Bich Tuyen hit the ball across the court to level the score at 10-all.
8-9
Korabelka's goal kicks caused Vietnam to continue making mistakes in the first step. Just now, Lam Oanh was the one who lost points and the opponent took the lead.
7-4
Spiker Bich Tuyen attacked through Korabelka's defense, helping the Vietnamese team create a 3-point lead.
SET 3
Losing the first two sets, the Vietnamese team entered set 3 determined to win to rekindle hope of turning the situation around. The home team quickly took the lead 5-2.
14-25
Defending champions Korabelka maintained their momentum and finished set 2 with a score difference of 25-14.
11-22
The club from Russia continues to expose the weaknesses of the Vietnamese team, most notably the first pass.
10-18
Korabelka's serves continued to cause trouble for the Vietnamese team. This time Thanh Thuy was the one who missed, and the gap in points broadened further.
8-12
Opposite Bich Tuyen smashed the ball to block, shortening the gap to 4 points for the Vietnam team.
4-9
Thanh Thuy hit the ball out of the court, Korabelka led by 4 points.
2-5
Korabelka's direct attacks and serves are still causing a lot of trouble for the Vietnam national team.
SET 2
Immediately after successfully attacking the net, Thanh Thuy served the ball out of the court.
19-25
Korabelka moved to position 2 and hit the ball accurately, ending set 1 with a score of 25-19. This was the first set loss of the Vietnam team at VTV Cup 2025.
18-20
Korabelka scored a direct goal with a serve. Vietnam immediately appealed but was unsuccessful. Bich Tuyen immediately cut off the scoring streak of the Russian club.
17-17
The two teams are still playing an exciting tit-for-tat game, vying for every point.
14-15
Bich Tuyen was closely followed by a taller blocker, and then the opposite pass of the Vietnam team brought the 14th point.
12-12
Athlete Korabelka delicately dropped the ball into the gap of the Vietnamese team to level the score at 12-12.
10-8
Bich Tuyen hit the ball so hard that Korabelka's double block failed.
5-4
Thanh Thuy's excellent save created an opportunity for Lam Oanh to pass the ball just in time for Bich Tuyen to hit the ball powerfully, causing the opponent to miss.
2-3
Striker Nguyen Thi Uyen hit the ball, causing athlete Korabelka to block the ball and send it out of the field.
20:30
The VTV Cup 2025 officially began. Korabelka was the team that served first and won the first point when Nguyen Thi Trinh hit the ball out.
20:00
Athletes from both teams are warming up before the match.
19:45
Players from both teams enter the field to check in and warm up before the match.
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19:25
In the third place match, Chinese Taipei did not have much difficulty defeating the Philippines with a score of 3-0 (25-17, 26-24, 25-22).
19:00
The VTV Cup 2025 final between the Vietnam women's volleyball team and Koralbelka Club promises to be a top-notch match. The Vietnamese team is full of confidence after a series of consecutive victories and an impressive performance against Chinese Taipei in the semi-finals.
However, Koralbelka - the reigning VTV Cup champion - is an extremely tough opponent. The team from Russia possesses a disciplined, fast playing style with many quality and internationally experienced hitters.
To overcome this challenge, coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet's students need to play with concentration, minimize mistakes and make full use of counterattacks.
A victory would be the perfect ending to Vietnam's impressive journey at this year's VTV Cup.
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/dt-chuyen-nu-viet-nam-hut-chuc-vo-dich-vtv-cup-2025-day-tiec-nuoi-2418446.html
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