Nakhon ratchasima: Coach Oat has acknowledged the challenging task ahead as the Thai women's volleyball team prepares to face Vietnam in the 2025 Women's CV League Volleyball Tournament, Field 1. Despite securing a victory over Indonesia by resting key players, the coach anticipates a tough match against Vietnam this evening.
According to Thai News Agency, the Thai women's volleyball team, donning black shirts, competed in their second match against Indonesia after previously defeating the Philippines 3-1. Held at Terminal 21 Korat Shopping Center in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, the event drew a large crowd of enthusiastic fans from Korat and nearby areas, all eager to support and cheer for their team.
Head coach Kiattipong Rachatagriangkrai, known as "Coach Oat," strategically deployed reserve players to allow main team members some rest due to fatigue. Players like Sasipaporn Chantharawisut, Dolporn Sinpho, Thanatcha Suksod, and Warunee Karum were featured, with Natthanicha Jaisan acting as setter and Kanlayarat Khamwong as libero. After losing the first set 22-25, the team rallied to win the next three sets, 25-15, 27-25, and 25-12, securing a 3-1 victory.
"Nong Bow" Kanyarat Khunmuang applauded Indonesia's strong opening set performance, expressing satisfaction with her team's collaboration despite initial mistakes. She expressed her joy at contributing to the team's success. Meanwhile, 20-year-old Warunee Karum, nicknamed Pleumjit 2, was pleased to start on the senior team but acknowledged room for improvement in her performance, vowing to work harder. She felt honored by comparisons to Pleumjit "Phi Nong," a star from the 7 Sian era, whom she admires.
Coach Oat explained the strategic adjustments made to give the second team game experience while resting fatigued key players. He praised the young players for their performances and acknowledged the challenge presented by the strong Vietnamese team. Nonetheless, he remains committed to devising a robust strategy to secure victory.
The Thai women's volleyball team will compete against Vietnam for the first championship this evening at 5:00 PM, following two straight victories by both teams. Earlier, Indonesia will face the Philippines at 1:30 PM.