Vietnam men's volleyball team makes a shocking comeback to beat Thailand

On the evening of July 11, the Vietnamese men's volleyball team made a surprise when they defeated strong opponent Thailand 3-1 at SEA V.League 2025.

Vietnam men's volleyball team makes a surprise with a "shocking" win over Thailand - Photo: AVC

In contrast to the opening match against the Philippines, the Vietnamese men's volleyball team played brilliantly in this match. Thailand is a very strong team, the current SEA V.League champion.

But they were completely surprised by the Vietnamese men's volleyball team. Coach Tran Dinh Tien's team improved most of the mistakes in the previous matches. In particular, their first step was incredibly smooth, unlike the clumsy way they handled the loss to the Philippines.

Thanks to that, the opportunity to attack was opened up. In all 4 sets, the Vietnamese men's volleyball team had a big lead at times. In the first set, they even led 16-12.

Thailand accelerated in the final period with a series of 6 consecutive points to tie and then lead 24-21. The Vietnamese men's volleyball team saved all 3 set-points, tied 24-24 and then brought the match into a fierce tug-of-war. They unfortunately lost 31-29.

Not losing their spirit, coach Tran Dinh Tien's team entered the second set with enthusiasm. They won 25-22 to equalize the score to 1-1.

The next 2 sets witnessed many dramatic and explosive moments from the Vietnamese team. There were also many controversies. However, the whole team stood firm and won 25-18, 25-20 to achieve a surprising 3-1 victory over the reigning SEA V.League champions.

Main match developments:

VIETNAM MEN'S VOLLEYBALL TEAM SURPRISED WITH A 3-1 WIN (29-31, 25-22, 25-18, 25-20) AGAINST THE REignING CHAMPION THAILAND.

19H22: SET 4: 25-20

Another impressive winning set by the Vietnamese men's volleyball team. Guan Zhongyi's smash brought the victory 25-20.

i19h21: MATCH-POINT!!! Quan Trong Nghia corrects Ngoc Thuan's mistake to bring the score to 24-19.

19:20: Thailand regained their spirit, played strongly and shortened the score to 19-23.

19:17: 22-16!!! Victory is very close for the Vietnamese team.

19:16: Ngoc Thuan scores a direct serve. The main attacker wearing number 17 is playing excitedly. The score is 21-15.

19:16: 20-15!!! Thailand is mentally unstable and making many mistakes.

19:14: 18-14!!! Consecutive scores for Vietnam.

19:13: Ngoc Thuan brought the next point for Vietnam to lead 17-13. Thailand was forced to use the time-out right after the technical consultation.

19:11: The score was raised to 16-13 for the Vietnamese team before entering the second technical consultation round of set 3.

19:07: Vietnam team defended strongly, finally Ngoc Thuan pushed the ball into the Thai block and it went out. Thailand complained about stepping on the line but failed. They also used up all 2 rights to complain about mistakes in this set. The score is 12-10 for Vietnam.

19:03: After a round of consultation, Thailand successfully tied the score 8-8.

19:01: Quoc Du broke Thailand's scoring streak, helping the Vietnamese team gain an advantage in the first technical consultation round when leading 8-6.

18:59: Thailand has shortened the score to 6-7.

18:56: Vietnam team was not affected too much. They scored 2 consecutive points to widen the gap to 6-2. Thailand had to use the right to consult.

18:55: The decision remains the same. The score is for Thailand. The score of set 3 is 4-2 in favor of the Vietnamese team.

18:52: Controversial situation when Vietnam team was called for 4 passes. The players and coaching staff are discussing with the referee about this issue. Vietnam team believes that the first touch is a block, not a pass.

18:49: Ngoc Thuan scored 2 consecutive points to help Vietnam team lead 2-0.

18:47: SET 4 BEGINS.

18:44: SET 3: 25-18

The Vietnamese men's volleyball team had a more difficult start in this set. However, they played with determination, took the lead and then won 25-18, thereby raising the score to 2-1.

18:43: SET POINT!!! 24-18 FOR VIETNAM!!

18:42: The Khai blocked Kissada's quick shot very well. The score was already 22-18.

18:40: Duy Tuyen smashed the ball into the floor to help Vietnam lead 19-16. Thailand was forced to use the time-out.

18:36: Thailand's appeal for a blocker error was unsuccessful. Vietnam had the advantage in the second technical consultation of set 3 when leading 16-13.

18:30: NGOC THUAN!!! In a difficult position, he still hit the ball dangerously to increase the gap to 14-11.

1 8:29: Thailand has made many adjustments. Their pillars seem to have lost strength.

18:27: Amornthep hits the ball out even though no one is blocking. Vietnam has a 2-point advantage with a 11-9 lead.

18:26: Thailand's appeal for a net touch was unsuccessful. Vietnam took the lead 9-8.

18:23: In the first consultation round of set 3, Thailand is leading 8-7.

18:21: Ngoc Thuan hit the ball very well to tie the score 6-6 for the Vietnamese team.

18:17: Thailand is the better team when leading 4-2.

18:16: SET 3 BEGINS

18:12: SET 2: 25-22

Despite the regrettable loss in set 1, the Vietnamese men's volleyball team still entered the game confidently and continued to create big gaps. This time, they learned valuable experience and won 25-22, thereby bringing the match score to 1-1.

18:11: Thailand saved 2 set-points to shorten the score to 22-24. There is still a chance for the Vietnamese men's volleyball team.

18:10: SET POINT!!! Quoc Duy hit the ball into the Thai blocker, helping Vietnam lead 24-20.

18:08: Vietnam is causing a surprise when stuffing the ball into position number 4 for Quan Trong Nghia. The score is 22-18.

18:05: VIETNAM LEADS 20-16. Quan Trong Nghia's shot hits Thailand's block and goes out.

18:02: The Khai attacked well at position 3 and the score was extended to 17-12.

18:00: The 4-point gap is re-established before the second technical consultation of set 2. Vietnam leads 16-12.

17:59: Van Duy made a wrong pass and let Thailand shorten the score to 12-14.

17:57: Coach Tran Dinh Tien successfully appealed when he determined the ball went out after Chaiwat's smash. Vietnam leads 12-8.

17:52: Vietnam team enters technical consultation round with an 8-5 lead.

17:50: Thailand scored again to shorten the score to 4-6.

17:47: Vietnam team continues to start the match with a 4-1 lead.

17:44: SET 2 BEGINS!

17:41: SET 1: 29-31

Vietnam caused a lot of surprises by creating big gaps of 3 to 4 points. But when they were close to winning this set, Thailand accelerated strongly.

The Thai team led 24-21 but the Vietnamese team successfully saved all 3 set-points to send the first set into a thrilling overtime series. In the end, Thailand, with its higher level, won 31-29.

17:38: The two teams are in a tense tug of war and the score is 28-28.

17:36: Thailand successfully saved the set-point. The score is 26-26.

17:35: VIETNAM HAS A SET-POINT WITH AN ACE BY PHAN CONG DUC.

17:32: VIETNAM SUCCESSFULLY SAVED 3 SET-POINTS TO DRAW 24-24.

The Khai's punch hit Kissada's hand and went out.

17:31: Vietnam team saved 2 set-points to reduce the score to 23-24. However, difficulties still lie ahead.

17:28: Thailand officially took the lead 21-20 after Quoc Duy's smash went out.

17:24: From leading by 3 to 4 points, Vietnam has now been tied 20-20 by Thailand.

17:16: In the second technical consultation in set 1, the Vietnamese men's volleyball team is leading 16-12.

17:07: The Vietnamese men's volleyball team is causing a surprise and is leading 8-5.

17:06: In the first scores, the two teams are creating an extremely attractive tug-of-war and chase situation.

17:00: The match begins!

Starting lineup:

Vietnam: Ngoc Thuan, Van Duy, Duy Tuyen, The Khai, Quoc Duy, Trong Nghia, Duy Phuc (libero)

Thailand: Kissada, Chaiwat, Amornthep, Wongtorn, Anurak, Pinkaew, Charoensuk (libero)

16:40: The two teams are warming up to prepare for the match.

Information before the match between Vietnam and Thailand men's volleyball teams

Up to now, the Vietnamese men's volleyball team has not been able to satisfy fans. On the opening day, they lost 0-3 to the Philippines with a game full of mistakes. In the second match, they beat Cambodia 3-0 but it was still not their best performance.

Meanwhile, defending champions Thailand showed their destructive power when they came from behind to beat a very strong opponent, Indonesia, 3-1. Then, against the host Philippines, this team once again affirmed their class by saving 2 set-points and winning 3-0.

The match on the afternoon of July 11 between Vietnam and Thailand can be said to be not evenly matched. However, fans still expect the Vietnamese men's volleyball team to compete with determination and try their best. They may lose to a strong opponent, but at least they must cause difficulties for their opponents.

The match between the Vietnamese men's volleyball team and Thailand will be broadcast live by Tuoi Tre Online from 1:30 p.m.

DUC KHUE

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/bong-chuyen-nam-viet-nam-nguoc-dong-thang-soc-thai-lan-20250711000835773.htm