Vietnam women's volleyball team reaches SEA Games final for the 4th consecutive time

(Volleyball results) - The Vietnam women's volleyball team thoroughly outplayed the Philippines, marking their 12th time competing in the SEA Games gold medal final.

Set 1: Vietnam 25-17 Philippines

Vietnam started with difficulty against the Philippines, allowing the opponents to keep pace and even take a 2-point lead thanks to the excellent play of Shaina Nittura and Angel Canino.

During this tough phase, stars like Thanh Thúy and Vi Quỳnh stepped up to help us escape trouble. The spikes from "4T" were nearly unstoppable, while Vi Quỳnh made her mark with two consecutive direct service points to widen the gap.

In the final stretch, points continuously went to coach Nguyễn Tuấn Kiệt’s team as the blockers performed excellently, leading to a 25-17 win in the first set.

Set 2: Vietnam 25-14 Philippines

Similar to the first set, Vietnam and the Philippines fought closely in the early points before we surged ahead strongly due to outstanding attacking skills. The psychological barrier was lifted, and Vietnamese attackers including Thanh Thúy, Như Quỳnh, Kiều Trinh, and Bích Thủy played brilliantly.

Solomon’s efforts were not enough to help Alas Pilipinas narrow the gap below double digits. Thanh Thúy and her teammates were just one set away from the final ticket.

Set 3: Vietnam 25-17 Philippines

We approached the third set with full control and determination, hoping to finish the semifinal quickly in three sets to save energy for the important match tomorrow. Kiều Trinh, Thanh Thúy, and Bích Thủy fulfilled their roles, creating a safe lead for us.

A small mistake by Vietnam allowed the Philippines to reduce the gap to 4 points, but it was still too little. "4T" and her teammates quickly regained focus, applying pressure and forcing the opponents to make errors.

Final result, Vietnam defeated Philippines 3-0 (25-17; 25-14; 25-17), thereby securing the first ticket to the women’s indoor volleyball final at SEA Games 33. The opponent of coach Nguyễn Tuấn Kiệt’s team in the gold medal match will be decided about 2-3 hours later after the match between host Thailand and Indonesia.

What time is the Vietnam women's volleyball vs Philippines match?

• Time: 12:30 PM, today 14/12
• Tournament: SEA Games 33 women's indoor volleyball semifinal

The Vietnam women's volleyball team is in excellent form at SEA Games 33: they won decisively against Myanmar, Malaysia, and also overcame Indonesia in just 3 sets. Key players like Trần Thị Thanh Thúy, Trần Thị Bích Thủy, and Vi Thị Như Quỳnh are all hitting their peak performance, promising to help us achieve at least a silver medal at this edition of the Games.

Vietnam’s opponent - Philippines continues to rely on players who have been consistent through AVC Nations Cup and SEA V.League rather than naturalized players. Captain Jia De Guzman and especially opposite hitter Alyssa Solomon remain the biggest hopes for Alas Pilipinas, as the middle blockers are currently not scoring well.

Vietnam women's volleyball roster for SEA Games 33

Philippines women's volleyball roster for SEA Games 33