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Cambodia edge Vietnam in five-set SEA Games thriller
In one of the tightest volleyball contests of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, Cambodia outlasted Vietnam with a 3-2 victory on 6 December 2019. The result gave Cambodia a memorable win in this regional gathering and underlined the growing competitiveness of Southeast Asian volleyball beyond the traditional powers.
Match overview
Vietnam entered the match with plenty of incentive, but Cambodia proved stubborn. The two sides traded set wins in a tense, high-energy encounter that swung on passing, serve pressure and late-set execution. Cambodia’s ability to dig out heavy attacks and then convert on counter-attacks proved decisive in the deciding moments.
Key factors
- Cambodia’s resilience: After falling behind in the match, Cambodia refused to let the contest slip away and finished the fifth set strongly.
- Vietnam’s attacking aggression: Vietnam generated significant offense, but costly unforced errors at critical moments gave Cambodia a route back.
- Five-set drama: The match reinforced how small margins can decide big regional matches at the SEA Games.
What it meant
For Cambodia, the 3-2 win was a landmark result and a clear sign of progress. Vietnam, meanwhile, had to regroup after failing to hold off a determined opponent in the tournament’s congested schedule.
Vietnam vs Cambodia Live Score, Stats & Results
Match Overview
The Vietnam vs Cambodia fixture is part of the Southeast Asian Games during the 2019 season. Follow live scores, Southeast Asian Games fixtures, match statistics, Southeast Asian Games standings and Southeast Asian Games match results for Vietnam vs Cambodia on Tiger Scores.
Head-to-Head Record
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Southeast Asian Games Standings
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