Defeat The Philippines, Indonesia Wins Bronze In Women's Volleyball SEA Games Hanoi 2021

The Indonesian women's volleyball team won bronze at the 2021 SEA Games Hanoi after winning over the Philippines with a score of 3-1. (Instagram/@voleydaystorejkt)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Indoor women's volleyball team confirmed to bring home the bronze medal at the 2021 SEA Games Hanoi, Vietnam after winning the match against the Philippines.

In the match for third place at Dai Yen Sports Arena, Quang Ninh, Saturday, Indonesia beat the Philippines with a score of 3-1 (25–21, 22–25, 25–19, 25–21).

This result repeats the achievement of the previous edition of the SEA Games in the Philippines in 2019. At that time, Indonesia also won bronze after beating the Philippines with a score of 3-2 (25–20, 24–26 25–15, 20–25, 16–14).

As quoted from Antara, the matches between Indonesia and the Philippines are fiercely competitive. The chase each other took place during the fight.

In the first set, both teams immediately appeared adamant and the score was tight at 11-11. But after that, the Red and White squad won five points in a row and the score became 15-11. Indonesia continued to lead until the first set ended 25-21.

Entering the second set, Amalia Fajrina Nabila and her friends made several mistakes.

This condition was put to good use by the Philippines, led by the tall player Alyja Daphne Santiago, until Indonesia finally lost 22-25.

Entering the third set, Megawati Pertiwi and Ratri Wulandari appeared impressive. Their hard punches excite the Indonesian game.

Indonesia even had time to leave the Philippines quite far after winning eight points in a row to become 9-3.

The Philippines had tried to catch up with five points in a row. Even had time to equalize to 18-18.

The match became more and more tense. However, Risco Herlambang's team managed to overcome the attacks launched by the Philippines. Until again closed the third set with a 25-19 victory.

Continue to the fourth set. The Red and White squad had fallen behind 6-11 after conceding five consecutive points. However, Yolla Yuliana and her friends did not give up and tried to catch up.

Until finally they managed to equalize to 18-18 and reverse the situation to 22-18 thanks to the achievement of eight consecutive points.

Indonesia finally secured victory over the Philippines in the fourth set with a score of 25-21. These results at the same time make the Red and White squad bring home bronze.

Meanwhile, Indonesian indoor volleyball has the potential to contribute to the 2021 Hanoi SEA Games gold medal in the men's sector, which will play the final match against the host Vietnam, Sunday (22/5).