The Vietnam men's volleyball team (Sport Center 3) will face Al Rayyan club (Qatar) in the final round of the group stage of the 2025 Asian Club Championship.
The match not only had the decisive meaning of the ticket to the next round, but also tested the bravery of coach Tran Dinh Tien and his team against the top-class opponent in the region.
In the opening match, Dinh Van Duy and his teammates lost 1-3 to Al Muharraq. However, the performance of the Vietnamese representative received many compliments when the players played with effort and confidence against the opponent who was superior in both strength and form.
Faces like Ngoc Thuan, Quoc Duy, Duy Tuyen... still show their pivotal role. In particular, to make Sport Center 3's tactical attacks more effective, it is necessary to mention the virtual passes from setter Dinh Van Duy.
The recent loss caused the Vietnamese boys' chance to continue to be significantly narrow. To win a ticket to the next round, the Vietnam men's volleyball team must defeat Al Rayyan, even by a large margin. This is a difficult task as Al Rayyan is one of the candidates for the championship this year.
The team from Qatar has a squad of quality players with extensive experience in major tournaments. Notably, they are the current amateur champions and have won the Western Club Championship three times in a row.
In the opening match, Al Rayyan did not have much difficulty in overcoming Al Muharraq (Bahrain) with a score of 3-0. The team's standout star is opposite Nimir Abdel-Aziz.
The Dutch hitter played explosively and scored 16 points (14 attack points, 2 block points). In addition, Al Rayyan's squad also has notable names such as Mali Noumory Keita, Tine Urnaut, Milos Stevanovic...
With a stable squad, outstanding height and smooth coordination, Al Rayyan is highly appreciated in the match against the Vietnam team.
On the side of Sport Center 3, coach Tran Dinh Tien continued to put his trust in players such as Ngoc Thuan, Quoc Duy, Quoc Du, Duy Tuyen..., factors that played well in the opening match.
However, the team still needs to significantly improve their first-step defense and stability in tactical coordination. In addition, the representative of Vietnam also needs to compete with a brave spirit, high concentration and make the most of scoring opportunities.
The chance for coach Tran Dinh Tien's team to continue is very low. Regardless of the result of the match, the confrontation with Al Rayyan will be a valuable opportunity for the Vietnam men's volleyball team.
Playing against strong opponents helps players better see their own level, thereby making appropriate adjustments in the long-term development orientation.
Above all, Ngoc Thuan and his teammates are in a relaxed mood, ready to devote themselves to affirming the spirit of Vietnamese volleyball in the continental playground.
The match between Sport Center 3 and Al Rayyan will take place at 10:35 on May 13.
