Thanh Thúy shines, but Gunma Green Wings suffer their 8th loss in the Japanese National Volleyball League

(Volleyball results) - The hard work of Trần Thị Thanh Thúy was not enough to help Gunma Green Wings claim full points against Hitachi Rivale in the Japanese National Volleyball League.

Set 1: Gunma 24-26 Hitachi

The match between Gunma Green Wings and Hitachi Rivale was extremely exciting and intense from the very first points. Both teams fiercely contested every point before Hitachi took the lead mid-set, capitalizing on their opponent’s mistakes.

Hitachi pulled ahead 23-19 and seemed poised to close out the first set quickly; however, Gunma Green Wings refused to give up. Trần Thị Thanh Thúy and her teammates impressively leveled the score at 23-all, then fought hard to save two set points. Yet, on the third set point for Hitachi, Dimitrova couldn’t turn the tide, and the blue team narrowly lost 24-26.

Set 2: Gunma 18-25 Hitachi

Despite the efforts of Thanh Thúy and Rozanski, Gunma Green Wings struggled with a major issue in their second pass. In contrast, Hitachi Rivale played very efficiently and confidently, steadily widening the gap to finish set 2 with a relatively comfortable 25-18 victory.

After two sets, Thanh Thúy had scored 9 points with a 50% attack efficiency, while Rozanski contributed 17 points (14 attacks, 1 block, 2 serves) with about 54% efficiency.

Set 3: Gunma 25-20 Hitachi

Another challenging set for Gunma Green Wings started slowly, allowing Hitachi Rivale to take an early lead. However, with strong determination, coach Masayasu Sakamoto’s team equalized and then accelerated to take the lead, closing set 3 with a 5-point margin victory.

Set 4: Gunma 25-19 Hitachi

Boosted by the important win in set 3, Gunma Green Wings continued to play well in set 4. After a balanced first 10 points, Trần Thị Thanh Thúy and her teammates gradually built a lead through smooth and effective combinations. Gunma maintained a 4-5 point advantage consistently to push the match into a decisive 5th set—a familiar scenario in every Hitachi Rivale game.

Set 5: Gunma 12-15 Hitachi

The fifth set was again closely contested and balanced by both Gunma Green Wings and Hitachi Rivale. However, starting from 8-8, Gunma unexpectedly lost their rhythm, allowing Hitachi to pull ahead by 3 points and miss the chance to complete a comeback.

Final result, Hitachi Rivale defeated Gunma Green Wings 3-2 (26-24; 25-18; 20-25; 19-25; 15-12). Trần Thị Thanh Thúy scored 18 points (17 attacks, 1 block) with a 41% efficiency, ranking as Gunma’s second top scorer after Olivia Rozanski (36 points).

What time did the Gunma Green Wings vs Hitachi Rivale volleyball match start?

• Time: 11:05 AM, today 3/1
• Tournament: Japanese Women’s National Volleyball League (SV.League) 2025-2026

Gunma Green Wings have been in excellent form this season in the Japanese Women’s National Volleyball League (SV.League). In their last 10 matches, Trần Thị Thanh Thúy and her teammates have lost only once, placing them in the top 5 of the standings.

During this impressive streak—except for some matches missed due to participation in SEA Games 33, Thanh Thúy consistently delivered strong performances, contributing significantly to the team’s overall play. The two key players "4T" - Olivia Rozanski's brilliance has helped Gunma soar, a stark contrast to their performance last season.

Hitachi Rivale currently rank outside the top 10, but the team is in good form with a three-match winning streak. In the four previous encounters in the Japanese National League, Hitachi has defeated Gunma three times. Therefore, Thanh Thúy and her teammates must remain cautious against the strength of their opponents.

Gunma Green Wings recent form (last 5 matches)

Hitachi Rivale recent form (last 5 matches)

Head-to-head history between Gunma Green Wings and Hitachi Rivale