Waiting for a strong team

The 33rd SEA Games are fast approaching. With the national women's volleyball team having little time left before the Games, they not only need to finalize their tactical plans but also confirm the list of the best players before announcing the official 14-man squad that will travel to Thailand in December.

The Vietnamese women's volleyball team has reached the SEA Games final more than a dozen times but has never once overcome Thailand to win the championship. This year, the team arrives at the 33rd SEA Games under considerable pressure, with hopes of winning the championship being somewhat stronger because the Vietnamese team has recently had many "even" matches, even defeating the Thai team in an official tournament. Not everyone realizes that the team is facing difficulties in terms of personnel, especially without a "trump card" capable of turning the tide when facing the top-ranked Asian women's volleyball team, Thailand.

Information ahead of the SEA Games revealed that Vietnam's top player, Bich Tuyen, would not be participating in the 33rd SEA Games, depriving the team of a former hitter who had once been a source of concern for Thailand. Meanwhile, outside hitter Thanh Thuy – the team's hope – has shown signs of decline in recent years. Therefore, relying solely on individual performance, the Vietnamese team will find it difficult to overcome the strong Thai team, both offensively and defensively. Recently, the Vietnamese coach has been considering ways to fill the void left by Bich Tuyen. Kieu Trinh has been mentioned again, despite her significantly declining form over the past two years. Former national team player Kim Thanh has also been called upon, but no one can be sure whether the player who announced her retirement many years ago can achieve even mediocre results, let alone fill the void left by Bich Tuyen.

In this context, faith and hope should be placed in teamwork, collective strength, and innovative tactical fluidity. A confident first touch, a flexible second pass, and a team's concerted effort in every play will undoubtedly create more strength than any single star player.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/cho-doi-mot-tap-the-manh-me-723525.html