JAKARTA - The Indonesian Men's Volleyball National Team managed to defeat the Philippines with a landslide score to ensure their progress to the second round of the 2026 SEA V Cup semifinals which took place in Jakarta.
The Garuda squad secured the ticket to the last four after closing the match with a score of 3-1 (25-18, 25-17, 23-25, 25-19), at the Jakarta International Velodrome, Rawamangun, East Jakarta, on Friday, July 24, 2026, WIB evening.
Indonesian Women's Volleyball National Team coach Reidel Toiran appreciates the struggle of his children. He admitted that he was happy that his team, which had declined when it was ahead, could rise again after returning to focus on playing on the field.
"From this situation it's not a problem because this is an experience for us to face the next match. I don't force the players because this team is still in the process and most importantly we can win," said the Cuban coach.
In this match, Farhan Halim and his teammates only need to steal one set to ensure themselves in the semifinals. For that, from the start the coaching team immediately lowered the best strength so that they could immediately grab the first set.
The composition of the players was changed after the Indonesian Men's Volleyball Team was 2-0 ahead so that the opponent could take advantage of the situation to be able to reduce the score. However, Garuda was able to rise again in the fourth set.
This victory makes Indonesia end the fight in the group stage by becoming the leader of the A Group standings above Cambodia and the Philippines. This result makes Indonesia challenge Vietnam, who is the runner-up of the B Group, in the semifinals.
Reidel Toiran hopes that his students will not be complacent with the victory in the first round against Vietnam. At that time, Indonesia won easily with a score of 3-0.
"Facing the semi-final round, of course, everything must be at its maximum. Whoever the opponent is, we have to show the best game. I believe in all the players. Right now, the most important thing is for them to enjoy the game and not play under excessive pressure," he said.
The other SEA V Cup 2026 semifinal will see Thailand face Cambodia. As for the fight for fifth and sixth place, the Philippines will face Myanmar.
The 2026 SEA V Cup semifinal match will be held at the Jakarta International Velodrome, Rawamangun, on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The clash between Indonesia and Vietnam will take place at 19.00 WIB.
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