Long An (VNA) - VTV Binh Dien Long An defeatedThailand’s U23 team in the second match of Group A at the VTV9-Binh DienInternational Women's Volleyball Tournament in Kien Giang province on May 13.
19-year-old Nguyen Bich Tuyen from Vinh Long province scoredtwo decisive points to help Long An beat Thailand 3-2.
Binh Dien Long An had a good start to beat the Thai team25-15 in the first set. However, Thailand fought back strongly to win 25-23,25-20 in the next two sets.
With good performances by Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy, Duong ThiHen and Dang Kim Thanh, Binh Dien Long An beat Thailand 25-19 in the fourthset.
In the decisive set, Tuyen helped her team win 16-14.
In another match of Group A, Vietinbank defeated NanjingUniversity of China 3-0.
After two games, Binh Dien Long An top the group with fivepoints, followed by Vietinbank with four points, Thailand with two points andthen Nanjing with no points.
The event attracted the participation of eight teamsincluding four teams from the US, China and Thailand, competing in around-robin format in the qualifying round.
The winner will receive a prize of 15,000 USD.-VNA