Live volleyball: Vietnam vs South Korea, 2:00 PM today, September 18

(Live volleyball) - Updates on Vietnam vs South Korea in the final match of Group D of the women's volleyball tournament at the 2026 Asian Games, taking place at 2:00 PM today, September 18.

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• Time: 2:00 PM today, September 18
• Location: Park Arena Komaki, Aichi, Japan
• Tournament: Final match of Group D, women's volleyball at the 2026 Asian Games

Vietnam vs South Korea: Battle for top spot in the group

The Vietnamese women's volleyball team faces its biggest challenge since the start of the 2026 Asian Games as they take on South Korea in the final group stage match of Group D. Both teams have already secured their spots in the quarterfinals, so this afternoon's clash will directly determine the group winner.

Coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet's team has been perfect so far. Vietnam opened with a 3-0 victory over Qatar with set scores of 25-3, 25-8, 25-9, and then continued by defeating Hong Kong (China) 3-0 with set scores of 25-22, 25-15, and 25-18.

South Korea has also not lost a single set. The Korean team successively beat Hong Kong (China) 3-0 and then defeated Qatar 3-0 with very lopsided set scores of 25-6, 25-6, and 25-10. Park Eun-jin was a standout player in the match against Qatar, scoring 15 points, including 5 service aces and 3 block points.

This matchup is also notable due to the history between the two teams. At the 2023 Asian Games, Vietnam staged a memorable comeback against South Korea after losing the first two sets, winning the match 3-2 with set scores of 16-25, 22-25, 25-22, 25-22, and 15-11.

However, the recent balance has tipped in South Korea's favor. In the semifinals of the 2026 AVC Women's Cup in June, the Vietnamese team lost to their opponents 0-3 with set scores of 20-25, 19-25, and 22-25.

Therefore, this afternoon's match is a real test for Thanh Thuy and her teammates, especially in terms of their ability to receive serves, apply pressure with serves, and organize blocks against South Korea's fast-paced offense. Since both teams have already qualified, the result of this match will directly influence the quarterfinal bracket on September 20.