After just two opening matches of the second leg of the SEA V.League, the situation has become extremely difficult for the Vietnamese men's volleyball team. The joy from the opening victory with a score of 3-0 against Cambodia has not yet subsided, the Vietnamese team had to accept a 1-3 defeat against host Indonesia in the second match on the evening of July 17.
Vietnam volleyball team started slowly, losing the first 18-25 games.
It must be admitted that Indonesia is too strong, enough to cause the Vietnamese team to receive its second consecutive defeat in just one week against the team from the archipelago. With superior strength in all aspects and home field advantage, Indonesia had no difficulty in overcoming the "Golden Star Warriors" after only four games.
Starting off a bit slow, still making serious mistakes in the second line defense and the first step, the Vietnamese team was continuously led by Indonesia, at times up to 8 points and ended the first set with a score of 18-25. The personnel adjustment of coach Tran Dinh Tien by sending Pham Van Hiep onto the field helped the second set of the Vietnamese team to be more balanced. Catching up with the opponent at 8-8 and then 14-14, the Vietnamese team confidently scored a series of points to win 25-22, leveling the score after two sets.
Xuan Truong (left cover) and teammates tied after two games.
Both sides played a tight game, taking turns to take the lead in the third game and the superior quality of attack helped Indonesia win 25-22. With high spirits, Indonesia played better and better, creating a large gap in points with Vietnam before winning 25-15, bringing home a final victory of 3-1 after four exciting games with many tense and fierce situations.
Vietnam National Team failed to make an exciting comeback like in the first leg against Indonesia.
The defeat against Indonesia raised concerns for the Vietnamese team, because it is not easy for them to repeat the victory over defending champion Thailand like in the first leg. In addition, the Philippines in the final round will certainly not be lenient, and can completely repeat the victory like a week ago at home... This unpredictable "scenario" makes the goal of competing for medals for the Vietnamese team suddenly more difficult than ever!
Source: https://nld.com.vn/tuyen-bong-chuyen-nam-viet-nam-lai-thua-indonesia-o-sea-vleague-2025-196250717222136462.htm
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