The world No.65 make a clean sweep in Yogyakarta with remarkable unbeaten record
Yogyakarta, Indonesia, August 25, 2024 – Thailand underlined their supremacy over the 2024 SEA V. League Second Leg after 3-1 demolition of hosts Indonesia at UNY Sport Complex here on Sunday, as Philippines fought hard to put it past Vietnam for bronze.
The dramatic 25-20, 26-24, 22-25, 28-26 win against world No.54 Indonesia on Sunday gave Thailand a clean sweep in Yogyakarta. The formidable Thais claimed 9 points from three straight wins to finish atop the four-team standing, resulting in the world No.65’s victory with remarkable unbeaten record.
At the last weekend’s first leg at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila, Philippines, Thailand also made their mark to be crowned champions without losing a set to their respective opponents. Following their great success in both first and second legs, Thailand were unstoppable and invincible in the concluded 2024 SEA V. League.
Indonesia, defending and 12-time Southeast Asian (SEA) Games champions, came in second place with 5 points from two wins against one loss. World No.64 Philippines finished third with 2 points from one win against two losses, with world No.55 Vietnam on the bottom fourth place with 2 points from two losses.
Against hosts Indonesia in their last encounter in the single round-robin competition, Thailand fielded a strong lineup which had already beaten the Indonesians in straight sets at the last weekend’s first leg included opposite Napadet Bhinijdee and veteran middle blocker Kissada Nilsawai, both of them landed the respective Best Outside Hitter and MVP at the first leg. Also strengthening the Park Ki-Won-led Thai team comprised hard-attacking Anurak Phanram, Chaiwat Thungkham, middle blocker Anuchit Pakdeekaew and highly-skilled setter Boonyarid Wongtorn.
In front of boisterous 3,000 home fans inside the competition venue, Indonesia shuffled their lineup, resting Yuda Mardiansyah Putra, Fahri Septian Putrama and Hendra Kurniawan in the first set and instead fielded Boy Arnez Arabi, Ahmad Gumilar and Kristoforus Sina. However, they remained strong offensively with the likes of Farhan Halim and Agil Angga Anggara.
Thailand started the opening set stronger and quickly created a 15-11 lead with combination attacks from Anurak, Napadet and Chaiwat. However, Farhan proved a crucial force to be reckoned with as he penetrated the Thai defence with his exceptional attacks and effective blocks to help…
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