Vietnam women's volleyball team beat world's third-ranked team in 1 set

The Vietnamese team tried hard to save a match-point but Poland still finished the match. Despite losing, coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet and his team still have the right to be proud of having a historic set win against the world's third-ranked team in their first time participating in the world championship.

Nguyen Thi Trinh dropped the ball to position number 4, then Vietnam team got to the 21st point.

This time Thanh Thuy hit the ball from behind the 3m line, hitting Poland's hand and sending it out.

Still Bich Thuy with a score that helped Vietnam narrow the gap to 3 points.

Bich Thuy hit the ball with her hand, blocking Poland from going out of the field. Immediately after that, Bich Thuy quickly attacked to the end of the field.

Thanh Thuy's shot failed to get past Poland's high double block. Vietnam was 4 points behind their opponent.

Lam Oanh serves to bring an ace point for the Vietnam team.

Poland took the lead over Vietnam with a 2-point difference, coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet immediately asked for a tactical meeting.

Thanh Thuy hit the ball out, then Lam Oanh passed the ball wrongly. But Bich Thuy quickly helped the Vietnamese team regain their spirit with an important score.

Le Thanh Thuy served the ball and scored a lucky ace when the ball lightly touched the net.

Nhu Quynh served for an ace when her opponent tried to dodge but failed.

Captain Thanh Thuy missed the ball over the net after the 3m line. The Vietnam team could not cause any surprise against the world's number 3 team.

Nhu Quynh hit the ball into the Polish opponent, bringing the 12th point for the Vietnamese team.

The first step of the Vietnam team is having problems, while the Polish opponent maintains a state of excitement after an explosive second set.

Vietnam team is playing with great effort in set 3, Bich Thuy just brought home the 9th point.

Poland's serve missed the net, Vietnam got the 4th point.

Thanh Thuy hit the ball from behind the 3 meter line, missing the high Polish block. The European team scored 4 points in a row.

Poland showed superior strength to end set 2 with a score difference of 25-10.

Poland scored 21 points, leaving no chance for Vietnam to turn the tables in set 2.

Nhu Quynh cuts the chain of Polish girls' scores. The gap is now quite large.

Poland regained their spirits after set 1, the European team used their superior height and quick, accurate attacks to create a gap of up to 7 points.

Nhu Quynh smashed the ball through the block at position number 2.

Lam Oanh made a mistake that caused Vietnam to lose points, then Thanh Thuy hit the ball out.

Referee caught Polish athlete's mistake, Vietnam team won historic set at world championship.

Poland maintained their winning streak, then Nguyen Thi Trinh cut the European team's winning streak. Next was Thanh Thuy's block.

Poland scored three consecutive points to level the score at 21-21.

The Polish player hit the ball out, giving Vietnam a surprising 3-point lead. The Polish team immediately asked for a second tactical meeting in set 1.

Poland scored with a precise cross-court shot to tie the score at 17-17. Immediately after that, the blue linebacker brought back the block.

Nhu Quynh had a very delicate loose wrist move to send the ball to the end of the field. After that, the Vietnam team got another point to take the lead, Poland immediately asked for a tactical meeting.

Kieu Trinh hit the ball powerfully at position 2 to score, then Poland hit the ball out of the court. The European team challenged but failed.

Coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet asked for a first meeting after allowing the world's third-ranked team to create a 3-point gap.

Facing an opponent with superior height, Kieu Trinh still had an accurate block to score.

Kieu Trinh hit the ball at position number 2, hitting the line, the 8th point for the Vietnam team.

Nhu Quynh blocked the ball, bringing the 7th point for the Vietnam team.

Kieu Trinh's difficult serve brought the next ace point for the Vietnam team.

Nhu Quynh hit the ball with her hand and blocked Poland, but unfortunately the serve did not go over the net.

The match started, Vietnam team was the first to serve, Lam Oanh made the serve and got an ace when the ball lightly touched the net.

The two teams performed their national anthems before the match. Vietnam wore blue, while Poland wore white shirts and red shorts.

Athletes from both teams take to the field to warm up for the opening match of the 2025 Women's Volleyball World Championship.

Poland is currently ranked 3rd in the world, 19 places above Vietnam, and has won 3 consecutive FIVB Nations League bronze medals. The European team has a squad of tall athletes, notably Magdalena Stysiak (2.03 m) and Agnieszka Korneluk (2 m).

Meanwhile, Vietnam is just a rookie, awarded a spot thanks to Thailand being the host. However, coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet and his team have made great progress with many historic victories, including defeating Belgium and Thailand.

The Vietnamese team is at a big disadvantage without key setter Bich Tuyen, but the coaching staff has tested many alternative options.

Facing a strong opponent, Vietnam determined to be the underdog but still aimed to enter the match confidently, maximizing fighting spirit to find unexpected opportunities.