Thailand 100% ranks above Vietnam, becoming the first team to reach the semifinals of the 2026 SEA V.Cup

16/07/2026 16:32:07 test8088

(Volleyball results) - A win against debutant Myanmar guarantees Thailand the top spot in Group B, allowing them to become the first side to qualify for the semifinals of Leg 1 of the 2026 SEA V.Cup.

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Thailand player roster for Leg 1 of the 2026 SEA V.Cup
Myanmar player roster for Leg 1 of the 2026 SEA V.Cup

Set 1: Thailand 25-15 Myanmar

Myanmar caused quite a few surprises for Thailand in the early points, but the reigning SEA Games champions did not take long to bring the match back into order. Midway through the set, Thailand accelerated and built a lead of up to 8 points, even without fielding their strongest lineup. Chaiwat and his teammates easily maintained the advantage to take a 1-0 lead.

Set 2: Thailand 25-16 Myanmar

Myanmar fought harder in set 2, but Thailand remained rock-solid and showed no signs of complacency. Coach Park Ki-won still deployed his best lineup, including Napadet, Boonyarid, and others. Unsurprisingly, the Land of Golden Pagodas completely dominated the set. The set ended with a powerful and precise spike from Chaiwat.

Set 3: Thailand 25-19 Myanmar

Another set where Thailand outperformed their opponents, this time with a slightly rotated lineup. Napadet and Boonyarid remained on the court, joined by some fresh faces from the bench, including Jakkrit—a veteran outside hitter who has worn the Biên Phòng jersey for many seasons. This outside hitter played a key role in helping Thailand build a safe lead early in the set, giving them a 99.99% chance of victory.

A bit of carelessness allowed Myanmar to score some valuable points late in the set, but the gap created earlier was still too large. Thailand is now guaranteed to finish above Vietnam in Group B of Leg 1 of the SEA V.Cup, securing an early semifinal berth. At 1:00 PM on July 17, Ngọc Thuân and his teammates will face Myanmar with the goal of winning to advance to the top four.

In the end,Thailanddefeated Myanmar3-0 (25-15, 25-16, 25-19).