Thanh Thuy and her teammates face difficulties in the quarterfinals of the Japanese National Championship

(Volleyball results) - Tran Thi Thanh Thuy and her Gunma Green Wings teammates could not create an upset in the first leg quarterfinal match of the 2025-2026 Japanese National Championship against Hisamitsu Springs.

Set 1: Gunma 20-25 Hisamisu

Gunma Green Wings started not badly, at one point leading by 2 points but gradually fell behind against Hisamitsu Springs in the middle of the set. The opponent created a scoring streak to widen the gap, while Gunma struggled with their first step so could not effectively chase. Despite efforts to narrow the score late in the set, Thanh Thuy and her teammates still suffered a 20-25 defeat.

Set 2: Gunma 18-25 Hisamitsu

Set 2 continued unfavorably for Gunma Green Wings as they appeared completely overshadowed by Hisamitsu Springs.

Although the start still maintained some balance, Gunma quickly fell behind as the opponent created a gap in the middle of the set with consecutive points. Poor first-step play and off-rhythm second passes prevented them from executing effective attacks and they continuously fell into a passive position.

Meanwhile, Hisamitsu maintained solidity and utilized opportunities well to increase the lead, thereby raising the score to 2-0. Thanh Thuy was the rare bright spot for Gunma after the two sets played.

Set 3: Gunma 18-25 Hisamitsu

Gunma Green Wings played with great effort hoping to create an upset, at least winning one set, but coach Masayasu Sakamoto and his team could only hold on in the initial points before being left behind by Hisamitsu Springs.

The considerable disparity in squad quality meant Thanh Thuy and her teammates could not make a difference.

In conclusion, Hisamitsu Springs defeated Gunma Green Wings 3-0 (25-20; 25-18; 25-18). Thanh Thuy played excellently with 16 points (13 attack points, 3 block points), an efficiency of 56.52%, she was Gunma's top scorer and the second highest scorer overall, only behind the young talent Ayane Kitamado on the opponent's side with 17 points.

What time is the Gunma Green Wings vs Hisamitsu Springs volleyball match?

• Time: 12:05, today 11/4
• Competition: quarterfinals of the Japanese National Women's Volleyball Championship 2025-2026

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