Fans rejoice as Vietnam team 'wins the match without Bich Tuyen'

Thousands of fans posted comments on volleyball forums, praising coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet and his team for overcoming the mental pressure after star Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen's decision to leave the team.

Vietnam women's volleyball team played excellently against Kenya without Bich Tuyen - Photo: YOUTUBE

On the evening of August 19, the Vietnamese women's volleyball team defeated Kenya 4-0 in the final friendly match before leaving for the Women's Volleyball World Championship. This was also the team's first match after Bich Tuyen announced her departure from the team.

The reason for the 4th game is because the friendly tournament wants to create conditions for reserve players of both teams to compete and practice.

Kenya is considered a very strong opponent, ranked 23rd in the world (1 place below Vietnam), and is in the same group with the Vietnamese team in the upcoming tournament. The two teams will face each other in the final match of Group G, taking place on August 27.

Previously, Kenya showed its strength by making things difficult for Spain - the team that won 4 games to 0 against Vietnam. Many people said that because Vietnam was the opponent in the same group, this team from Africa deliberately "hid their cards".

However, thousands of fans' opinions on volleyball forums highly appreciate coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet's resourcefulness after losing Bich Tuyen.

First was the decision to let middle blocker Nguyen Thi Trinh take the first step. Nicknamed "Electric Trinh" because of her lightning-fast playing style, the 28-year-old player from Dak Lak still adapted well to the new role.

On social media, many fans praised Coach Tuan Kiet for his ability to handle the situation. "Now, Coach Kiet can handle any formation," commented fan TH.

Many people also praised Vietnam's playing style in this match for being more diverse, no longer relying too much on Bich Tuyen.

"Before, it was all about Bich Tuyen, now it's a truly even play style," said a fan named TTA. "So pleasing to the eye, the 2023 play style is back," commented another fan.

Vietnamese fans are very worried that the Vietnamese women's volleyball team will collapse mentally after the shock of Bich Tuyen. But like the U21 Vietnam team, it seems that the more difficult the situation is, the better the Vietnamese volleyball girls play.

"There are still many hidden secrets behind Bich Tuyen's story. But the current girls are certainly not at fault, everyone should support them wholeheartedly," a fan called out.

HUY DANG

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/nguoi-ham-mo-vui-mung-khi-tuyen-viet-nam-thang-tran-ma-khong-can-bich-tuyen-20250819201518961.htm