Vietnam men's handball wins thrilling victory over Philippines in opening match of SEA Games 33

The Vietnamese men's handball team had a favorable start at the 33rd SEA Games when they defeated the Philippines 27-25, thereby creating momentum for the goal of defending the gold medal the team won at the most recent SEA Games.

Entering the opening match, the Vietnamese team entered the game with confidence, maintaining an active game and taking advantage of scoring opportunities. Thanks to the ability to coordinate flexibly between the lines, the team ended the first half with a 13-11 advantage. In the second half, the Philippines increased the speed of the match and continuously made the Vietnamese defense work hard. There was a time when the opposing team took the lead, creating great pressure in the final minutes.

The Vietnamese men's handball team defeated the Philippines 27-25 in the opening match of the 33rd SEA Games. (Illustration photo).

However, with courage and high concentration, especially the excellent performance of goalkeeper Chi Linh and the pillars, the Vietnamese team steadfastly resisted and came back at the right time to end the match with a 27-25 victory. This was considered a difficult but very important match, helping the yellow team have a confident start at this year's congress.

According to the schedule, the Vietnamese men's handball team will meet Singapore on December 10, Malaysia on December 13 and Indonesia on December 14, all taking place at 5:00 p.m. The semi-finals will be held on December 15 and the final on December 17.

At the 31st SEA Games at home, the Vietnamese men's handball team defeated Thailand to win the gold medal. Since the 32nd SEA Games did not host this sport, Vietnam is still the defending champion and is expected to continue to maintain its position.

The men’s handball event of the 33rd SEA Games will feature six teams competing in a round robin format. After the group stage, the two teams with the lowest scores will be eliminated, and the top four teams will advance to the semi-finals in pairs: first, fourth, and second, third. The two winning teams will advance to the final, while the two losing teams will share third place.

With a dramatic opening victory, the Vietnamese men's handball team is holding a big advantage in their journey towards defending their title at the 33rd SEA Games.

Source: https://baoxaydung.vn/bong-nem-nam-viet-nam-thang-nghet-tho-philippines-trong-tran-ra-quan-sea-games-33-192251208145255143.htm