The Vietnamese women's volleyball team won their second match at the 33rd SEA Games.

Set 3: Vietnam 25-3 Malaysia

The Vietnamese women's team easily defeated Malaysia in the third set with a score of 25-3, thus securing a 3-0 overall victory against their opponent after only 50 minutes of play. Coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet's team now has 6 points after two consecutive wins.

Final results. Photo: VFV

Set 3: Vietnam 19-3 Malaysia

Malaysia's appeal was unsuccessful, and their number 12 player touched the net after blocking the ball. The score is now 19-3 in favor of Vietnam.

Set 3: Vietnam 15-2 Malaysia

Malaysia hit the ball past the block but it went out, giving Vietnam their 15th point.

Set 3: Vietnam 10-1 Malaysia

Kim Thanh's shot was excellent; the ball bounced off the floor and out.

Set 3: Vietnam 4-0 Malaysia

Ánh Thảo's powerful serve resulted in a direct point. The Vietnamese women's volleyball team scored 4 consecutive points in set 3.

13:09: Set 3 begins.

The Vietnamese women's volleyball team easily defeated their opponent. Photo: VFV

Set 2: Vietnam 25-5 Malaysia

The Vietnamese women's team continued their easy winning streak in set 2 with a decisive score of 25-5. Their opponents hit the ball out of bounds in the final point.

Set 2: Vietnam 19-4 Malaysia

Malaysia had to call a timeout after the team kept dropping points. However, the time-out was only meant to boost the players' morale when they were trailing by a large margin.

Set 2: Vietnam 14-3 Malaysia

Vietnam scored another point, widening their lead after their opponent hit the ball out of bounds.

Set 2: Vietnam 9-2 Malaysia

Thanh Thúy scored a direct point with her serve when the Malaysian player's first touch was inaccurate.

Set 2: Vietnam 2-1 Malaysia

A very good back-and-forth exchange between the two teams, and Malaysia emerged victorious. Prior to that, the Vietnamese women's team repeatedly spiked the ball, but their opponents managed to defend.

12:50 PM: Set 2 begins.

The Vietnamese women's volleyball team easily won set 1. Photo: VFV

Set 1: Vietnam 25-8 Malaysia

Malaysia hit the ball into the net and made a mistake on the first return after Nhu Quynh's serve. The Vietnamese women's team easily won the first set.

Set 1: Vietnam 21-6 Malaysia

Kieu Trinh jumped very high from behind the 3-meter line to spike the ball, leaving the Malaysian back row unable to defend. The score difference is difficult to close.

The Vietnamese women's volleyball team dominated their opponents. Photo: Minh Anh

Set 1: Vietnam 16-5 Malaysia

As Anh scored two consecutive points, it all stemmed from excellent backward passes by Kim Thoa.

Set 1: Vietnam 14-5 Malaysia

A very good combination of ball striking by Nhu Quynh and Luu Thi Hue.

Set 1: Vietnam 9-2 Malaysia

Nhu Quynh's spike was excellent from behind the 3-meter line; the ball curled and landed at the back of the court, making it difficult for her opponent to predict.

The two teams played an open game. Photo: Minh Anh

Set 1: Vietnam 4-1 Malaysia

The opposing team's serve went into the net, giving the Vietnamese women's team the right to serve.

12:30 PM: Set 1 begins.

Pre-match information

On their opening day, the Vietnamese women's volleyball team continued to demonstrate their status as a top contender at the 33rd SEA Games by easily defeating Myanmar in just 50 minutes. With a well-balanced squad and superior experience, coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet's players quickly imposed their dominance, securing an overwhelming victory with scores of 25-9, 25-10, and 25-6.

Not only did the victory achieve the set goal, but it also encouraged the coaching staff to confidently rotate the squad, giving playing opportunities to many young talents such as Anh Thao and Nhu Anh.

In the next match, taking place at 12:30 PM today (December 11th), Vietnam's opponent will be the Malaysian women's team. Similar to Myanmar, this team is not considered a strong contender in the group.

Given the disparity in skill and physique, experts predict this will continue to be an easy match for Thanh Thúy and her teammates.

However, it is highly likely that captain Thanh Thúy will remain on the bench to avoid injury and ensure her fitness for the knockout rounds, where the Vietnamese team aims to advance deep into the tournament and defend its position in the region.

If they maintain their current form, the Vietnamese women's volleyball team could very well finish the group stage with a perfect winning streak, creating a favorable psychological momentum for their journey to conquer medals at the SEA Games 33.

The Vietnamese women's volleyball team plays against Malaysia. Photo: VFV