(Volleyball results) - Thể Công Tân Cảng proved their dominance over Sanest Khánh Hòa, thereby nearly securing a semifinal berth in the 2025 men's National Volleyball Championship.
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Set 1: Khánh Hòa 26-28 Thể Công
The first set was extremely exciting and intense. The defending runner-up Sanest Khánh Hòa played well in the early stages before Thể Công Tân Cảng gradually found their rhythm, resulting in a back-and-forth battle until the decisive points.
Sanest Khánh Hòa’s captain Dương Văn Tiên continued to lead the team, yet in the crucial moments, Thể Công was sharper and capitalized on the set-point to clinch a dramatic 28-26 victory.
Set 2: Khánh Hòa 20-25 Thể Công
A very unfortunate set for Sanest Khánh Hòa. Coach Ngô Văn Kiều’s team started proactively and quickly, gaining a lead with captain Văn Tiên shining again. However, unnecessary errors and instability at the setter position caused the defending runner-up to lose control, allowing Thể Công Tân Cảng to take over mid-set.
Not only Rivan Nurmulki but also domestic players like Mạnh Tài and Trung Thành made significant contributions. The soldier team turned the tide in set 2 to lead 2-0 in this match.
Set 3: Khánh Hòa 18-25 Thể Công
Thể Công Tân Cảng confirmed their superior class in set 3. The soldier team utilized balanced play from all players along with impressive point-scoring by Rivan, creating a dominant position. On the other side, only Dương Văn Tiên stood out, while foreign player Federico Pereyra failed to make a strong impact.
The gap widened as Thể Công Tân Cảng wrapped up the key match in just 3 sets, almost securing a playoff spot for the championship with a record of 4 wins and 2 losses.
Final result, Thể Công Tân Cảng defeated Sanest Khánh Hòa 3-0 (28-26; 25-20; 25-18).