10:12, 07/12/2017

Sanest Khanh Hoa: Does a good beginning make a good ending?

With two consecutive wins against Trang An Ninh Binh and Xo so Kien Thiet Vinh Long, Sanest Khanh Hoa has almost qualified for the finals of the National Volleyball – PV GAS D. However, some of the team's players are suffering injuries, which can cause more difficulties for Sanest Khanh Hoa in the forthcoming matches.
 

With two consecutive wins against Trang An Ninh Binh and Xo so Kien Thiet Vinh Long, Sanest Khanh Hoa has almost qualified for the finals of the National Volleyball – PV GAS D. However, some of the team’s players are suffering injuries, which can cause more difficulties for Sanest Khanh Hoa in the forthcoming matches.
 
The competitions of 12 male teams and 12 female teams of Group A and B within the framework of the second round of the National Volleyball – PV GAS D are taking place in Dak Lak and Tay Ninh. Most of the wins of the first three days came to the teams which had been evaluated to be stronger than their opponents.
 
The competitions of Group B, taking place in Dak Lak, were said to be more exciting than the ones of Group A. Dak Lak’s female team, newcomer of the championship, has surprised other teams when they played excellent matches after performing poorly in the first round. Dak Lak’s representative started well, beating Vinh Long Television Station 3-0, and winning over their stronger opponent Hai Duong 3-1. Thanks to these two consecutive victories, Dak Lak, which had been said to probably struggle for a play-off spot, is having opportunity to guarantee a position in the next season. 
 
Whereas, in men’s event, Sanest Khanh Hoa also had a good begin in Group B with a 3-2 win in the opening match and a 3-1 win followed. With 19 points after seven consecutive wins, Sanest Khanh Hoa is topping Group B, followed by Trang An Ninh Binh and Maseco Ho Chi Minh City. Getting six-point lead over the nearest rival, Sanest Khanh Hoa has almost secured a place in the final round although they have still had three matches to play.

 

 
However, according to the coaching board of Sanest Khanh Hoa, the first two matches of the second round were tough and the wins were not easy. The reason was Sanest Khanh Hoa joined the matches with their key athletes suffering injuries, such as Ngo Van Kieu, Van Phong, Tan Thong, and Thanh Phong, etc. Trieu Tu Thien, Head Coach of Sanest Khanh Hoa hopes that with one day off between matches, the players can recover to be able to play well in the upcoming matches.
 
In the last two national championships, Sanest Khanh Hoa reached the final match but lost the trophy to their opponents. Hopefully, the representative of Khanh Hoa will not succumb to the pressure and will stand on the victory podium in this year’s season.
 
An Nhien
Translated by H.N