Fans rejoice as Vietnam team 'wins the match without Bich Tuyen'

On the evening of August 19, the Vietnamese women's volleyball team defeated the Kenyan team 4-0 in the final friendly match before leaving for the Women's Volleyball World Championship. This was also the team's first match after Bich Tuyen announced her departure from the team.

The reason for the 4th game is because the friendly tournament wants to create conditions for reserve players of both teams to compete.

Kenya is considered a very strong opponent, ranked 23rd in the world (1 place below Vietnam), and is in the same group as Vietnam in the upcoming tournament. The two teams will face each other in the final match of Group G, taking place on August 27.

Previously, Kenya showed its strength by making things difficult for Spain - the team that won 4 games without a win against Vietnam. Many people think that because Vietnam is the opponent in the same group, this team from Africa deliberately "hides its cards".

However, thousands of comments from fans on volleyball forums highly appreciate coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet's resourcefulness after losing Bich Tuyen.

First was the decision to let middle blocker Nguyen Thi Trinh take the first step. Nicknamed "Electric Trinh" because of her lightning-fast playing style, the 28-year-old athlete from Dak Lak still adapted well to the new role.

On social media, many fans praised Coach Tuan Kiet for his resourcefulness. "Now, Coach Kiet can handle any team," commented fan TH.

Many people also praised Vietnam's playing style in this match for being more diverse, no longer relying too much on Bich Tuyen.

"Before, it was all about Bich Tuyen, now it's a truly even play," said a fan named TTA. "So pleasing to the eye, the 2023 playstyle is back," commented another fan.

Vietnamese fans are very afraid that the Vietnamese women's volleyball team will collapse mentally after the shock of Bich Tuyen. But like the U21 Vietnam team, it seems that the more difficult the situation is, the better the Vietnamese volleyball girls play.

"There are still many hidden stories behind Bich Tuyen's story. But the current girls are definitely not at fault, everyone should support them wholeheartedly," a fan called out.