The Thai women’s volleyball team clinched their third championship in the 2023 Asian Championship, defeating China 3-2 in sets. China was ranked second, Japan third, and Vietnam fourth in the tournament. Today, on September 6, 2023, in the championship round, the Thai women’s national team faced off against the Chinese team.
In this game, the coach quickly deployed the main players, including Pornpimol Kerdprasert, Thaddao Nukjaeng, Achcharaporn Kongyot, Chatchu-on Moksri, Pimpichaya Kokram, Hataya Bamrungsuk, and Piyawan Pantoy, the team captain.
Looking back at the statistics from the last five matches between the Thai and Chinese national teams, the Chinese women’s team won three times, while the Thai women’s team won twice. However, considering only the two most recent matches last year, which featured the new generation of players without the seven veteran players, Thailand won 3-2 in the 2022 Nations League and lost 2-3 in the 2022 AVC Cup in the Philippines.
Starting with the first set, Thailand won 25-21, taking a 1-0 lead in sets.
In the second set, Thailand lost to China 25-27, tying the score at 1-1 in sets.
In the third set, Thailand defeated China 25-19, taking a 2-1 lead in sets.
In the fourth set, Thailand lost to China 25-20, tying the score at 2-2 in sets.
In the fifth set, Thailand defeated China 16-14, winning the match 3-2 in sets.
This marks the third championship for the Thai women’s volleyball team, celebrated amidst the cheers of their dedicated fans.