Controversial play in Vietnam women's volleyball team's defeat.

The final moments of the deciding set became the focus of attention after the Vietnamese team lost to Thailand 2-3 in the women's volleyball final at the 33rd SEA Games on the evening of December 15th.

Kiều Trinh's controversial goalkeeping error.

The match started well for Coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet's team, with Vietnam playing confidently, controlling the pace well, and winning the opening set 25-19. However, Thailand's composure and squad depth quickly turned the tables. The home team dominated in set 2 (25-13) and set 3 (25-18), pushing Vietnam into a corner.

Refusing to give up, the Vietnamese girls fought back strongly in set 4. Their tenacious play, along with crucial scoring moments, helped the Vietnamese team win narrowly 25-23, forcing the match into a decisive set 5. In the deciding set, the Vietnamese team had the advantage, even coming very close to victory, but failed to maintain accuracy in key shots.

The drama reached its peak in Thailand's final scoring moment. After Kieu Trinh dodged the ball, it landed near the sideline, sparking a heated debate. The linesman ruled the ball in play and awarded the point to the home team, ending set 5 with a score of 25-23. Having exhausted their appeals, the Vietnamese team could not request intervention from the Video Challenge technology.

Immediately, social media erupted in debate. Some fans asserted that "the ball clearly went out," arguing that the Vietnamese team was disadvantaged in the decisive moment. Conversely, many opinions suggested that "whether the ball went in or out is no longer that important," because the team had opportunities to finish the game but failed to capitalize on them.

Additionally, some fans chose a more calm perspective, acknowledging Thailand's composure and experience at the decisive moment, while also recognizing the courageous fighting spirit of the Vietnamese women's volleyball team.

That final play will undoubtedly be remembered for a long time as a poignant and regrettable moment in the women's volleyball team's journey at the 33rd SEA Games.

Source: https://znews.vn/pha-bong-tranh-cai-trong-that-bai-cua-bong-chuyen-nu-viet-nam-post1611769.html