Indonesian Volleyball Team Swallows Second Defeat In SEA V League 2024

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Women's Volleyball national team lost again in the 2024 SEA V League. They lost to Vietnam 3-0 (19-25, 17-25, 19-25) in Vinh Phuc on Saturday, August 3, 2024.

Megawati Hanggetri Pertiwi and colleagues find it difficult to stem the best trio of Vietnam's attack line, Tran Tu Linh, Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen, and Tran Thi Than Thuy from the start.

Indonesia was even made unable to catch up before the first time out with a score of 4-8. After that, Vietnam was getting further away with a 14-8 advantage.

A number of attack errors, minor coordination, and solid defense of opponents are difficult factors for Indonesia to score points.

They only managed to get closer 15-18 after the second time out. However, Vietnam continued to advance until securing the first set.

In the second set, Indonesia's performance was better. They had a 8-6 lead after three equalizers.

In fact, Indonesia had taken the lead 13-9. However, Vietnam changed the game and was able to steal five consecutive points.

Vietnam finally turned 16-15 ahead to make Indonesia take time out. However, the break did not put the Red and White out of pressure.

Indonesia's points were locked at number 16, while Vietnam walked smoothly to secure the second set.

Entering the third set, Indonesia failed to take advantage of this last opportunity. They again failed to stem the superiority of the host.

Indonesia is even far behind 9-16. The service error plus previous unfinished problems made Vietnam over the wind.

Vietnam finally locked the third set with a 25-19 victory as well as won the second SEA V League game.

The victory brought Vietnam to stick to Thailand, which was ranked first. Meanwhile, Indonesia extended its record of defeat to twice and has not moved from the caretaker.