Thailand's men's volleyball team dethrones Indonesia to claim SEA Games gold on home soil

(Volleyball results) - Thailand's men's volleyball team impressively defeated Indonesia in 5 sets, officially becoming the new SEA Games champions.

Set 1: Indonesia 20-25 Thailand

Thailand is playing exceptionally well at SEA Games 33, and the hosts continued to demonstrate this in the final against Indonesia – the defending champions. The block of Anuchit-Kissada effectively contained Boy Arnez and Rivan Nurmulki, while Napadet and especially Chaiwat had an outstanding set, consistently scoring points and helping Thailand take a 1-0 lead.

Set 2: Indonesia 25-16 Thailand

Indonesia responded strongly. Taking advantage of Thailand’s mistakes, Indonesia quickly accelerated and built a large point gap over the hosts. Top stars from the "Land of a Thousand Islands" like Boy, Rivan, and Fahri all found their best form, helping the defending champions win convincingly to level the score at 1-1.

This year's SEA Games men's volleyball gold medal match is very exciting.

Set 3: Indonesia 23-25 Thailand

Thailand and Indonesia delivered a high-quality set. Thailand held an early advantage and maintained it until the end, but Indonesia played persistently and managed to equalize with very effective serves.

At a moment when many fans believed the defending champions would make a comeback, the host Thailand demonstrated why they are in today's final. Napadet struck like thunder, then Thailand’s block successfully stopped Boy Arnez, earning 2 crucial points to decide the set.

The hosts took a 2-1 lead and were just one set away from the gold medal.

Set 4: Indonesia 25-23 Thailand

The battle continued to be intense at the Indoor Stadium Huamark as Indonesia and Thailand engaged in a fiercely close score chase, neither side gaining more than a 3-point lead until the final points.

At the decisive moment, Rivan and his teammates capitalized on their chances to narrowly win 25-23, pushing the gold medal match to a final fifth set.

Set 5: Indonesia 12-15 Thailand

Despite having the psychological edge, Indonesia couldn’t maintain control against Thailand. Meanwhile, Napadet and his teammates grew stronger, making an impressive surge to build a safe lead.

Indonesia’s late efforts were insufficient to turn the tide.

In the end, Thailand defeated Indonesia 3-2 (25-20; 16-25; 25-23; 23-25; 15-12) to win the SEA Games 33 gold medal.

What time is the Indonesia vs Thailand volleyball match?

• Time: 5:30 PM, today 19/12
• Tournament: final volleyball men's SEA Games 33

Indonesia men's volleyball roster for SEA Games 33

Thailand men's volleyball roster for SEA Games 33