Indonesia Swallows Defeat In The First Match Of AVC Challenge Cup 2024

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Women's Volleyball National Team lost the first match of the 2024 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup at Rizal Memorial Coliseum, Manila, Philippines, Thursday, May 23, 2024.

Pedro Lilipaly's team lost 0-3 against Hong Kong with a score of 22-25, 24-26, and 19-25.

Shum Lam is a frightening scourge for Indonesia, which is inhabited by young players. He became the top scorer with 18 points.

"I'm still a little nervous, but I'm very happy to be able to win today's game."

"I would like to thank the coach and team-mates for the support given to me and to the federation for the trust given," said Shum Lam.

Hong Kong did perform much better than Indonesia. They compiled attacks through the Fung Tsz Yan Setter. Then, the Lam Chim Wing and Shum Lam have speed in regulating the rhythm of attack.

Meanwhile, Indonesia is actually not so inferior. The runners-up of the AVC Challenge Cup 2023 showed a slick game in the first set.

The ability to pass is good and the conversion of opportunities is an effective point for Hong Kong to be overwhelmed.

Bela Sabrina Agustina and colleagues only lost three points in the first set with a score of 22-25.

Indonesia's game is growing in the second set. They have found the tempo of the game and how to get points. In addition, Indonesia's defensive side seems consistent with better acceptance than the first set.

The scheme made the match tight. Seen at the end of the second set, both teams drew 23-23 to 24-24.

Unfortunately, Indonesia's slick efforts have not been able to secure the second set. Pedro Lilipay's men lost 26-24.

In the third set, Indonesia's consistency again makes Hong Kong troublesome. However, Hong Kong got a moment away when Indonesia's focus declined at the end of the last set.

As a result, Indonesia failed to win the set again after losing 25-19.

Next, the Voi Indonesia national team will face Singapore on Friday, May 24, 2024.

Apart from Hong Kong and Singapore, Indonesia is also in the same group as the winners of the AVC Challenge Cup 2023, Vietnam, and Kazakhstan.