June 20, 2025 | 23:07 (GMT+7)
Vietnam beat New Zealand to reach quarter-finals of AVC Nations Cup
The Vietnamese men's volleyball team triumphed over New Zealand in their opening match, securing a spot in the quarter-finals of the AVC Nations Cup in Bahrain on June 18.
Vietnam are in Group D with the Republic of Korea (RoK) and New Zealand, competing in a round-robin format for the top two spots in the quarter-finals.
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The Vietnamese men's volleyball team compete at the AVC Nations Cup in Bahrain. (Photo baovanhoa.vn) |
Earlier, New Zealand lost 0-3 to the RoK in their opening match, meaning the Vietnamese team only needed to win against New Zealand to advance.
As anticipated, Vietnam delivered an impressive performance, defeating New Zealand 3-0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-15).
In this match, the Vietnamese team effectively exploited their opponent's early weaknesses, establishing a dominant position.
With their early advancement to the quarter-finals, the Vietnamese team will face the RoK in a match to determine the top spot in Group D.
This marks the third consecutive participation of the Vietnamese team in the AVC Nations Cup. In 2023, they finished in fourth place, followed by a sixth place finish the subsequent year.
Source: VNA