The big shock took place in the male volleyball when the Cambodian volleyball team won a suffocating victory over the opponent who was much stronger rated as the Philippines.
Before this congress started, the Philippines was the reigning runner -up and in the squad of two dams playing at the Japanese national championship volleyball tournament.
Coming to the 31st SEA Games, the island nation does not hide its ambition to change its medal color. Therefore, a victory over the rated opponent is weaker than Cambodia will be a favorable start for this goal.
Everything was not as expected, the Cambodian boys were better starters when continuously leading and gently won 25-21 in the first match.
Entering the second Czech, both teams eat tat and have screens that could not be more attractive. With the bravery at the key times, the Philippines won close to 26-24.
This match continued to be maintained in the last two Czechs, but the weaker team was the people who won the next victory with two close ratios of 30-28, 29-27.
Failure 1-3 against the direct competitor to the ticket to the semi-finals, the Philippines is at risk of being eliminated. They were forced to win against the strongest team that was rated in this group, Thailand.
As for Cambodia, this historic victory proves the remarkable developments of this national volleyball and helps them to face the first time in the semi -finals of a SEA Games in men's volleyball.