Vietnam Secures Top Ranking in Group Stages of Asian Volleyball Championships After Taiwan Win
In a thrilling four-set match, Vietnam, currently ranked 44th in the world, prevailed over Taiwan, who holds the 51st global ranking. The intense battle ended with scores of 25-18, 25-22, 18-25, 25-17 in favor of Vietnam. Vietnam emerged victorious in the initial two sets but encountered a setback in the third set. They swiftly regrouped and rallied to reclaim the lead, ultimately emerging victorious in the fourth set. Skipper Tran Thi Thanh Thuy emerged as Vietnam’s top performer, tallying an impressive 24 points with 21 successful attacks out of 50 attempts. Meanwhile, Wu Fang Yu contributed 15 points for Taiwan in their defeat. In Group C, Vietnam emerged as the dominant team, securing a total of eight points with three consecutive wins. Following closely behind, South Korea, ranked at No. 35 worldwide, claimed second place with six points from two wins and one loss. Taiwan concluded their first-round campaign in third place, earning four points through one victory and two loss