Japan 🇯🇵 vs. Thailand 🇹🇭 - Final Round | AVC Women's Continental Championship 2026 | Highlights

And in the white and red serving, Thailand, all blue, receiving for this ABC Women's Volleyball Continental Tianjin 26 semi-final. And a break point chance here. Oh yes, that's a swing. The two defenders on the same shoulder line didn't help. What a hit though from Ishikawa. A bad ball in. A very good swing from Sassipapong. That's from Secky. There is no Eversato to go. Kawakawa once again. Yeah, that's the ball. Definitely that's the better set for Ishikawa. Secky off the net, but that's okay. But that's not okay for Wada. Lovely block by Thailand. This is a really good element to volleyball now. The fans know exactly what's going on. Oh, this is ridiculous. That's too tight. It's going to be Thailand's. And it's going to be Thailand's point to go with it as well. Tap down Nuk Jang. Ishikawa to serve again. Block fanged by Pimpichaya. Aggressive serve and a very aggressive side out in return from Japan. Again, too steep, too sharp. And it will be Thailand who take the set 25-21. They lead Japan by one set to nothing in this all-important semi-final. Away we go. Set number two. Pompom with the serve. Thailand are leading Japan by one set to nothing. Well kept in play by Sato. Hats up whilst that play is going. But she's okay. The block had the tip is perfect. Good pass. That's a touch and it will stay in play, but not for much longer. That's a perfect pass. He doesn't find a gap in the defence. Wada, good up. Pimpichaya, Moksi. Can't get the better of Ishikawa. Oh, that's up from Pompom. Magnificent. Someone's got to win this point. Japan will get another go. Oh, yes. Magnificent from Panoy. Goodness me. Longest rally of the match so far. And we're still going for Kodome. Unbelievable. But it was all too much in the end. A magnificent play, but Japan have got a little challenge. Shigihara. That's in. Nicely done by Thailand. It's a nice ball in from Ishikawa. Kick from Nakamoto. Ishikawa will serve. There's a chance for Japan to get a break point. What a touch that is. Another chance for Japan. Wada. Excellent. The break point they were looking for. It's going to be free ball Thailand. Three front row attackers. Pompom trying to find the middle. She does that time. Oh, I say. The first one was a bit audacious. The second one was world class. Well played Shigihara. And that ball to cause trouble. And it is going to be Thailand who take the set. 25-20. Thailand leading this semi-final by two sets to nothing. That's a very good serve to get things going and a break point opportunity here. That's Wada. That's the Wada we know and love. Oh, good block. That's going to be a chance for Thailand. A chance back. Shigihara has not made it. Or has she? Well, they're looking for a touch here. Block it here. So, oh, there it is. There's a big chunk of it. There it is. There it is. But again, the referee wouldn't have seen that because the ball was blocking the view of that. That's a massive point for Japan now. Solid. Well played coach. Good out of the way. Good up from Panoy. Good up from Wada. Not getting that one though. Here's Shigihara with a sushi binge. Chachuan. Good serve. Oh, what an up. And look at that. Japan suddenly back in the ascendancy after a superb rescue. Will be very nice indeed for Japan. Thailand stay in the set for a little longer. Tap down to serve. One side out needed for Japan. Thailand looking to close the gap. Wada finishes it off. Japan take the set 25-20. They have got themselves back in this match. Away we go. Set number four. Thailand serving. They're leading Japan by two sets to one. Tap at the floor. It's a better ball in. Thailand will go again. Four attacking options. Hasell from Japan as you might expect. Good up. Really good pick up from Phumpan. And now it's free ball. Not given as a double touch. Thailand will take the point. Getting a step on here is 3-0 already. Ready to serve. Shigihara. She's done it. That is an excellent swing from her. Nice. Good up by Shimomura. Monster block from Ishikawa. A kaiju block from her. Phumpan shuts down Ishikawa. That's huge. Pimpuchaya. Tap down with the serve. Pushing Sato to make a decision. Four chances to win this from serve reception. That's a good ball in for the match. They've already got it. Thailand take it 25-20. They have beaten Japan. Three sets to one. Thailand are through to the final of the ABC Women's Volleyball Continental here in Tianjin.