Closing the group stage, coach Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hoa's team won 6 points after 2 wins and 1 loss, ranked second in Group D and included in the top 8 strongest teams of the tournament.
In the opening match, U18 Vietnam impressed when defeating U18 Taiwan (China) with a score of 3-0. Anh Thao and her teammates showed superiority in both attack and defense, especially the effective blocking system to win all 3 points.
After that, U18 Vietnam faced U18 Korea in a match to compete for the top spot in the group. Against an opponent who is rated higher in physique, speed and international competition experience, Vietnam tried to chase but could not create a surprise, accepting a 0-3 defeat.
In the last match, U18 Vietnam entered the last match against U18 India with the task of winning to secure a ticket to the next round. The pressure was not small, but the young Vietnamese girls showed concentration and bravery at the right time.
The 3-0 victory over U18 India helped the team complete their goal, closing the group stage in second place in Group D.
Ahead of the Vietnamese team will be a very big challenge named U18 China. The defending champion of the tournament continues to show superior strength when winning all 3 group stage matches to win the top spot in Group C.
Not only possessing outstanding physique, U18 China also impressed with their fast playing style, powerful attacking ability and high accuracy.
The tightly organized blocking system and quick combinations on both wings help this team always be considered the number one candidate for the championship.
For U18 Vietnam, the confrontation against China will be the biggest test since the beginning of the tournament. To create a surprise, coach Ngoc Hoa's team needs to maximize the strengths they have shown such as the ability to serve the ball to put pressure, effectively block the ball and cohesion in defense.
The match against the reigning champion China is not only an opportunity for young players to accumulate experience in the top playground, but also an opportunity to test their maturity after what they have shown since the beginning of the tournament.
