Thailand pushed the mighty United States to five sets before falling just short in their final match at the FIVB Women’s World Championship in Lodz, Poland on Saturday.
The Americans came out flat and seemingly unprepared for the robust Thai defence, with Thailand taking the first two sets. But the defending Olympic champions gradually found their form and wore down their opponents, ultimately prevailing 23-25, 21-25, 25-19, 27-25, 15-13. Thailand was led by Chatchu-on Moksri with 19 points and Pimpichaya Kokram with 16.
