Vietnam edged out hosts Indonesia 3-2 (25-18, 25-27, 21-25, 25-20, 15-13) in a thrilling final to claim gold at the 2023 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Women at East Java’s Tri Dharma Petrokimia Gresik Gymnasium on Sunday.
The victory confirmed Vietnam’s participation in the FIVB Volleyball Challenger Cup 2023 scheduled from 27 to 30 July in France, the winner of which will earn a spot at the 2024 edition of the Volleyball Nations League.
Vietnam Captain Tran Thi Thanh Thuy, who starred with 23 points in the final, was named Most Valuable Player of the championship.
“Today is a good day for the team. We always support one another. I am very thankful to my teammates, our staff and our coaches. This is the reason for this victory,” she said.
The Dream Team of the AVC Women’s Challenge Cup 2023 (Photo credits: AVC)
Enroute to the final, Vietnam beat India in straight sets while Indonesia registered a narrow 3-2 win over Chinese Taipei in the other semifinal.
However, Chinese Taipei regrouped to secure bronze with a 3-0 (25-13, 25-15, 25-18) win over India with the quartet of Chen Tzu-Ya, Chang Li-Wen, Hung Shih-Han and Wu Fang-Yu registering double-digits.
Vietnam captain Tran Thi Thanh Thuy was also named the best outside hitter while teammates Doan Thi Lam Oanh and Dinh Thi Tra Giang emerged as best setter and best middle blocker respectively.
Chinese Taipei’s Wu Fang Yu was named second best outside hitter while the Indonesian trio of middle blocker Wilda Siti Nurfadhilah, opposite spiker Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi and libero Yulis Indahyani completed the dream team.
Source : fivb.com
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