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VNL 2026 Week 2: Thailand fall to Ukraine in five-set thriller
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Thailand’s women’s volleyball team began their VNL 2026 Week 2 campaign with a hard-fought 3-2 defeat to Ukraine at Indoor Stadium Huamark in Bangkok.
Key facts
- Playing in front of home supporters on Wednesday night, Thailand pushed the European side all the way before losing 23-25, 25-19, 26-28, 25-22, 10-15 in Pool 6.
- Ukraine edged the opening set 25-23, using their height and blocking strength to put Thailand under pressure
- The Thai side responded well in the second set, lifting their attacking rhythm and defensive intensity to level the match with a 25-19 win.
- Thailand stayed close throughout and fought deep into extra points, but Ukraine held firm to take it 28-26 and regain the lead.
Summary
Playing in front of home supporters on Wednesday night, Thailand pushed the European side all the way before losing 23-25, 25-19, 26-28, 25-22, 10-15 in Pool 6.
Ukraine edged the opening set 25-23, using their height and blocking strength to put Thailand under pressure. The Thai side responded well in the second set, lifting their attacking rhythm and defensive intensity to level the match with a 25-19 win.