Vietnam's women's volleyball team is gearing up to face a formidable opponent, China, in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Asian Games (ASIAD) after finishing second in Group D. This matchup comes on the heels of Vietnam's recent 1-3 defeat against South Korea, which highlighted several issues in their performance.

In the match against South Korea, Vietnam struggled with initial errors and a lack of composure, leading to a significant gap in scores. Despite a brief comeback where they led 21-19 in the first set, the team faltered under pressure, allowing South Korea to clinch the set 25-19. The second set saw a similar pattern, with Vietnam unable to maintain momentum and ultimately losing 25-21.

The third set offered a glimmer of hope as Vietnam rallied to win 28-26 after a tense battle, but the victory did not translate into sustained energy. The team faced fatigue and difficulties in long rallies, resulting in a final set loss of 18-25. The match concluded after nearly two hours of intense play.

Vietnam's coach, Nguyễn Tuấn Kiệt, had deployed his strongest lineup, including captain Trần Thị Thanh Thúy and promising young players like Bùi Thị Ánh Thảo and Phạm Quỳnh Hương. However, despite previous successes against South Korea earlier in the tournament, the team could not replicate that performance in this crucial match.

As Vietnam prepares for the quarterfinals against China, the team will have a day of rest before the match on September 20. A loss in this upcoming game could lead them into the classification rounds for fifth to eighth place.