In the opening set, the Vietnamese players entered the match with confidence. Setter Dinh Van Duy stood out with his flexible playmaking, while outside hitter Ngoc Thuan consistently delivered powerful and unpredictable attacks.

The highlight of the set came from Vietnam’s solid blocking unit, which effectively neutralized the Philippines’ offensive efforts. Despite a brief resurgence by the Philippines after the introduction of opposite hitter Rotter, Vietnam maintained composure to edge out the set 25-23.

The second set witnessed a fierce comeback by the Philippines. Both teams traded points evenly until the Philippines capitalized on a series of Vietnamese errors to take the set 25-21, leveling the match at 1-1.

In the third set, Ngoc Thuan shone with a spectacular back-row spike from beyond the 3-meter line, giving Vietnam an 11-9 lead. Energized by the momentum, the team operated with flawless coordination across blocking, defense, and attack, cruising to a 25-17 win.

Vietnam carried its rhythm into the fourth set, showcasing strong cohesion and control. Setter Dinh Van Duy continued to dictate play with precision, while attackers such as Thanh Hai, Van Hiep, and Duy Tuyen delivered consistent performances. Ngoc Thuan remained in peak form, contributing significantly as Vietnam sealed the set 25-16, securing a decisive 3-1 victory.

Thien Binh