Vietnam women's volleyball team cruises past Hong Kong (China), continuing their journey at the AVC Cup 2026

Against the heavily outmatched Hong Kong (China) in the second group stage game of the AVC Cup 2026, the Vietnamese women's volleyball squad easily won with a 3-0 scoreline.

In the second match of the Vietnamese women's volleyball team in the AVC Cup 2026 group stage against Hong Kong (China), head coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet made notable adjustments to the lineup.

Completely different from the starting lineup in the previous day's win over Lebanon, the coaching staff gave opportunities to many new faces to allow players to hone their skills. Captain Tran Thi Thanh Thuy continued to be rested and was not included in the starting lineup.

Vietnam's starting lineup consisted of outside hitters Vi Thi Nhu Quynh and Dinh Thi Thuy, opposite hitter Doan Thi Xuan, setter Vi Thi Yen Nhi, middle blockers Le Nhu Anh and Le Thanh Thuy, and libero Le Thi Yen.

Entering the first set, the Vietnamese women's team quickly showed their superior level. Difficult serves and diverse offensive organization helped coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet's players build a safe lead early on.

Among them, outside hitter (OH) Vi Thi Nhu Quynh became the focal point with a series of powerful attacks from position 4. Her sharp spikes repeatedly pierced the opponent's block, helping Vietnam increase the gap.

Meanwhile, Hong Kong (China) struggled with serve reception and counterattack organization. Their combinations were often neutralized by Vietnam's block or forced to handle the ball passively.

The point gap widened further, and the set quickly became a one-sided performance by the Vietnamese team. With dominance in both attack and defense, the Vietnamese women's volleyball players closed the opening set with a decisive 25-9 victory.

In the second set, the match became significantly more balanced. Learning from the first set, Hong Kong (China) played with more determination, especially in backcourt defense. They no longer allowed Vietnam to break away easily and kept the point difference within control.

From scores of 10-12, then 14-16, and 16-18, Hong Kong (China) stayed close, preventing the Vietnamese team from becoming complacent. Many long rallies occurred, forcing Vietnam's hitters to show composure in crucial moments. However, the difference in class became evident at the end of the set.

When the score was tight, the Vietnamese women's team accelerated with a strong run of consecutive points thanks to effective attacks from the wings and solid blocking at the net. From a narrow lead, Vietnam quickly opened a 20-16 gap, significantly deflating the opponent's morale.

In the final points, coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet's players maintained their focus to deny Hong Kong (China) any chance of a comeback. Closing the second set 25-18, the Vietnamese women's volleyball team took a 2-0 lead after two sets.

Moving into the third set, the Vietnamese women's volleyball team continued to dominate and gave Hong Kong (China) no opportunity to create an upset.

After overcoming some difficulties in the second set, coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet's players started confidently, implementing a fast-paced style and being effective in both offense and defense.

From the very first points, Vietnam applied heavy pressure with difficult serves, disrupting Hong Kong (China)'s first touch. When the opponent couldn't stabilize their reception, their attacking options became predictable and easily neutralized by Vietnam's block.

Meanwhile, Vietnam's attacks were highly effective with diverse combinations from the wings, back row, and quick plays from the middle blocker (MB) position.

The point gap quickly widened as the Vietnamese team consistently scored with powerful attacks. As the set progressed, the difference in skill between the two teams became increasingly apparent.

Effective blocking and quick transitions from defense to attack helped Vietnam continuously increase their lead. Players coming off the bench also made good use of their opportunities, helping maintain a steady pace for the whole team.

Meanwhile, Hong Kong (China), despite their efforts, could not find a way to break through Vietnam's well-organized defense. Errors in passing and finishing caused them to lose crucial points repeatedly.

Completely dominating the match, the Vietnamese women's volleyball team closed the third set with a decisive 25-11 victory. This result helped coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet and his players win 3-0 overall against Hong Kong (China), maintaining their perfect record in the AVC Cup 2026 group stage.