Vietnam win second match at VTV Int'l Volleyball Cup

Vietnam defeated the Chinese Nanjing University team 25-14, 25-18, 25-15 in their second match at the International Women's Volleyball Tournament – VTV Cup in Bac Lieu province on July 26.
Vietnam defeated the Chinese Nanjing University team 25-14, 25-18,25-15 in their second match at the International Women's VolleyballTournament – VTV Cup in Bac Lieu province on July 26.

It was the hosts' second win at the annual tournament, helping them move closer to the semi-final round.

In another match, Thailand's U23 squad easily won 10-25, 13-25, 21-25 over the Philippines.

Thailand, who lost their previous match to China's Liaoning, will meet Vietnam in the next match on July 27.

Alsoon July 26, Liaoning defeated the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea(DPRK) 25-22, 23-25 and 19-25.Liaoning will next play Nanjing.

The 2015 International Women's Volleyball Tournament – VTV Cup opened in the southern province of Bac Lieu on July 24.

Together with Vietnam, Thailand U23s, the Philippines, the DPRK and China's Liaoning and Nanjing are taking part in the event.

The winners will walk away with 10,000 USD, while the runners-up will receive 7,000 USD and 5,000 USD.-VNA

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