“Indonesian Men’s Volleyball Team Wins Gold at SEA Games 2023 in Phnom Penh”

Phnom Penh –

Indonesian men’s volleyball team won a gold medal SEA Games 2023 after beating Cambodia 3-0. This is the third gold in a row since 2019.

Indonesia vs Cambodia took place at the Olympic Complex Indoor Main Hall, Phnom Penh, Monday (8/5/2023) evening WIB. The Red-White team won after winning 25-21, 25-10, 25-15.

Indonesia went deep at the start leading 6-3. Cambodia then reduced the score after Farhan Hali’s smash was blocked. However, the Cambodian players then failed to serve, making Indonesia lead 7-4.

Indonesia was six points ahead with a score of 16-10. However, Cambodia slowly reduced to 13-16.

The distance between Indonesia and Cambodia was cut to two points. The match situation was getting hotter towards the end of the first set.

Farhan put Indonesia in a set point position after his smash was unstoppable. Farhan was the star in the first set with his block making Indonesia win 25-21.

Indonesia ran fast at the start of the second set with a 9-0 advantage. Cambodia’s first point came after Farhan missed the serve, but Indonesia immediately got another point to lead 10-1.

Farhan was stunning when he took serve. Farhan made successive aces to lead Indonesia 19-7.

Indonesia was finally able to win the second set with a score of 25-10. The point was obtained after Hernanda successfully blocked. 2-0 Indonesia lead.

The third set must be won by Indonesia to be able to lock up the gold medal as soon as possible. The start of the game was tight even though Indonesia was able to lead 3-2.

Indonesia can slowly widen the distance. A smash from Rivan Nurmulki brought Indonesia to a 10-5 lead.

Indonesia was finally able to win the third set with a score of 25-15 after Fahri Septian successfully blocked points. Victory in three consecutive sets brought a gold medal for the men’s volleyball team.

Vietnam won the bronze medal. They beat Thailand 3-0 in the third place match.

(ran/ran)