Vietnam women's volleyball team rematches Thailand: Bich Tuyen key

Regretfully losing to Thailand in the first round of SEA V-League 2025, the Vietnamese women's volleyball team is determined to get revenge when they play their opponent again in the second round taking place at home ( Ninh Binh ).

In addition to the advantage of the audience's support, learning many lessons from the "first leg" match, and preparing best physically and mentally, coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet's team is eagerly waiting for Bich Tuyen to shine.

Bich Tuyen in a scoring move against Thailand. Photo: SAVA

Experts say whether the Vietnamese women's volleyball team can defeat Thailand for the first time depends largely on the performance of the star born in 2000.

In the away match against Thailand, Bich Tuyen was the athlete who scored the most points for the Vietnamese women's volleyball team, with 33 points, more than Tran Thi Thanh Thuy (20) and Bich Thuy (11) combined.

But that was not the match where Bich Tuyen did her best. She appeared impatient in handling the shots, especially the smashes after the 3m line. Although Thailand faced many difficulties against the Vietnamese girls, they still showed their bravery at the crucial moment.

Bich Tuyen scored the most points in the match against Thailand in stage 1. Photo: SAVA

It is not difficult to see that Bich Tuyen is being "taken care of" very carefully. The blocks always seem to be waiting for the Vietnamese opponent's smash.

Of course, Bich Tuyen still knows how to overcome the opponent's control, but clearly she needs to play more effectively and flexibly, and it is important that the positions of the Vietnamese women's volleyball team also play well, especially Thanh Thuy or Nhu Quynh, Bich Thuy... sharing the fire and creating pressure on the opponent.

Returning to Ninh Binh, where Bich Tuyen has been attached for many years. The feeling of competition, the perception of space and atmosphere, helps the 25-year-old player to play at her best.

A Bich Tuyen returning to herself is the key to opening up the opportunity for a historic victory for the Vietnamese women's volleyball team.

The player wearing jersey number 10 is ready to explode in the "return match". Photo: SAVA

As for the hitter from Vinh Long , she felt very regretful and also blamed herself for not being able to help the Vietnamese women's volleyball team defeat Thailand in the first round. It was Bich Tuyen who brought home the "closing" score of 15 points for the opponent from the Land of the Golden Pagoda in the fifth set, with a serve that lacked feeling.

This time, Bich Tuyen is not allowed to repeat the mistake, and above all, the Vietnamese team must play to the best of their ability as they did in the AVC Nations Cup or VTV Cup 2025, to enjoy the joy of victory against Thailand for the first time with their teammates.

List of Vietnam women's volleyball team:

Main players: Tran Thi Thanh Thuy, Nguyen Thi Uyen, Vi Thi Nhu Quynh, Nguyen Thi Phuong

Opposite: Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen, Hoang Thi Kieu Trinh

Middle blockers: Nguyen Thi Trinh, Le Thanh Thuy, Tran Thi Bich Thuy, Pham Thi Hien

Set 2: Doan Thi Lam Oanh, Vo Thi Kim Thoa

Libero: Nguyen Khanh Dang, Luu Thi Ly Ly.

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