Volleyball News: Brilliant Victory, Indonesian National Team Advances to Final
Candon City Arena, Philippines witnessed a fierce battle between the Indonesian and Vietnamese men’s national volleyball teams in the Semifinals of Leg I of the 2026 SEA V. League on Saturday (18/7/2026) evening. Through passionate play, the Garuda squad secured their position in the final by overthrowing Vietnam 3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-22).
Under the command of coach Reidel Toiran, Indonesia appeared at full strength. Alvin Daniel leads as setter, supported by Reyhan as libero, and the middle blocker duo, Hendra Kurniawan and Putra Bagus. In the attack line, Boy Arnez, Farhan Halim, and Fauzan Nibras are strong attack motors.
In the first set, Indonesia had to work hard after falling behind 5-10 at the start of the match due to Vietnam’s aggressive play. However, calm and a mature strategy allowed Indonesia to close the gap in numbers. Boy Arnez’s deadly blow successfully changed the position to 8-11, and the National Team’s resilience finally paid off by winning the first set, 25-22.
Starting the second set, Indonesia immediately took the lead with a quick score of 2-0. Fauzan Nibras applied pressure with a hard spike which managed to penetrate Vietnam’s defensive wall, as well as hitting the opposing coach. This advantage continued to be maintained until Indonesia won 25-20.
Entering the third set, the Indonesian National Team became increasingly confident. Even though Vietnam tried to recover, Hendra Kurniawan’s presence in the block position became an obstacle to the opponent’s attacks. With a strong defense and effective attack, Indonesia finished the match with a score of 25-22, ensuring their place in the final.
In the final match, the Indonesian National Team will face Cambodia, who managed to beat top seed Thailand, creating a big surprise in this tournament. The final stage is ready to present an exciting match full of adrenaline for Indonesian volleyball fans.
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