The semi-final battle between the two main characters of the final of the AVC Challenge Cup 2024 (the predecessor of the AVC Nations Cup), the defending champion Vietnam women's team and runner-up Kazakhstan, took place according to a truly unpredictable "scenario". Without the captain and soul of the team's playing style, Sana Anarkulova, the Kazakhstan team seemed to have lost itself in the face of the overwhelming attacking play of the home team.
Vietnam women's team uses strongest lineup to play Kazakhstan
In the first game, the Vietnamese women's team quickly took the lead and left Kazakhstan far behind. With their close-knit, well-coordinated play, coupled with the diverse attacks of Thanh Thuy and Bich Tuyen, the home team easily won 25-15.
Bich Tuyen effectively attacks the net
Several personnel adjustments in the second game by coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet made the Vietnamese team's play become erratic. When even captain Thanh Thuy or expert passer Nguyen Thi Uyen failed to make the first pass, it was not surprising that Vietnam had to accept the first loss of the tournament with a score of 19-25.
Kazakhstan "received a gift" when it won the second game 25-19
Adjusting the first pass and attacking effectively with the strikers Thanh Thuy, Bich Tuyen, Vi Quynh and Nguyen Trinh, the Vietnamese women's team returned to their old form and won the third game with a strong score of 25-7.
Nguyen Thi Uyen solved the first pass problem of the Vietnamese women's team, although not completely.
Opposite passer Bich Tuyen is still a big difference with powerful attacks, next to an experienced and brave Thanh Thuy in the face of passes that are not really in sync. It can be said that Nguyen Uyen is an important link in supporting the first pass and defending the back row with Khanh Dang and Thanh Thuy.
Riding on the momentum, coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet's team, despite facing fierce resistance from the Central Asian team, continued to close the fourth game with an overwhelming score of 25-16.
Vietnam women's team reaches Asian Cup final for three consecutive seasons
Winning 3-1 in the first semi-final against Kazakhstan, the Vietnamese women's team has qualified for the final match. This is the third consecutive year that the "Golden Star Warriors" team has participated in the final match of the AVC Challenge Cup/AVC Nations Cup, full of hope to win a hat-trick of Asian Cup titles after a series of convincing victories.
The opponent of the Vietnamese women's team in the final match taking place at 8:00 p.m. on June 14 at Dong Anh Stadium ( Hanoi ) will be the winner of the second semi-final match between the Philippines and Taiwan (China).
Source: https://nld.com.vn/tuyen-nu-viet-nam-ba-nam-lien-tiep-vao-chung-ket-cup-bong-chuyen-chau-a-196250613202244564.htm
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