Indonesia Kalahkan Kamboja, Amankan Podium Ketiga SEA V Cup 2026

Velodrome Jakarta Timur becoming loud again on Sunday (26/7/2026). In the second leg of the third-place playoff, the Indonesian men's national volleyball team managed to seal a 3-1 win (25-22, 23-25, 25-19, 25-17) over Cambodia, ensuring the podium finish at the 2026 SEA V Cup. The victory, played in front of a packed Gelora Sriwijaya-style crowd of Indonesian fans, confirms Indonesia's presence on the podium as the tournament enters its final phase.

The match itself was far from a walkover. Indonesia, who entered the game with a narrow aggregate advantage, struggled in the second set and even lookedrattled for a moment. But the mental shift came in the third set, when the coaching staff made a tactical adjustment that turned the match around. As of now, the squad is confirmed to finish the competition in third place—the country's best outcome in the event's edition this cycle.

Starting XI and Rotation Figures

Indonesia fielded a starting six dominated by the young core built around the setter Oh Jin-young and the opposite Yonność. Oh Jin-young acted as the game's conductor, distributing the ball with high tempo and registering a double-double. Yonność was the top scorer, with 24 points from19 spikes and 5 blocks, while the wingers contributed18 and 16 points respectively.

Indonesia's block efficiency reached9 blocking points, becoming the decisive weapon after the third set. Meanwhile, Cambodia relied heavily on fast-ball combinations and managed to exploit Indonesia's weak transition defense in the second set. Cambodia's opposite recorded 21 points, becoming the highest scorer of the match and the main reason Indonesia briefly lost control of the rhythm.

Set-by-Set Narrative: Momentum That Flipped

In the opening set, Indonesia raced ahead thanks to aces and blocks, leading8-4 early. Cambodia responded with a service rotation pattern that pressured Oh Jin-young's receive, narrowing the gap to 22-22. Indonesia, however, closed the set with four consecutive points, sealing it 25-22.

The second set was Cambodia's moment. With the score at 20-23, Cambodia mounted a 5-0 run to steal the set 25-23. Indonesia's errors spiked—three attack errors and two into the net during that crucial stretch—allowing Cambodia to equalize and ignite the visiting bench's hopes. The crowd fell silent, and head coach Johannis Winar was forced to call a timeout.

Changes came immediately after the break. Winar shifted the receive formation from a 5-libero scheme to a more aggressive passing pattern, while Yonność moved one position to the back row to close Cambodia's fast attack. From there, the momentum completely flipped.

Third Set Turning Point: Minute by Minute

In the third set, Indonesia took an early 7-3 lead, fueled by two consecutive service aces from the Indonesian first server. Cambodia attempted to slow the pace, but Indonesia's block began to read the setter's hands, producing a quick 11-6 gap. Cambodia narrowed it to 16-14, yet Indonesia stabilized and closed the set 25-19—the turning point of the entire match.

The fourth set was pure domination. Indonesia led10-5, and Cambodia, already drained mentally, began making unforced errors. The final score of 25-17 closed the match with Indonesia's blocking record of11 points and a 54.3% attack efficiency in the final set.

Key Statistics

Spike efficiency: Indonesia 47.9%—Cambodia 41.2%
Block points: Indonesia 11—Cambodia 7
Aces: Indonesia 6—Cambodia 3
Attack errors (per set): Indonesia 4.25—Cambodia 5.75
Ball possession: Indonesia 58%—Cambodia 42%
Longest rally: 21 points (set two, Cambodia's momentum run)

Coach's Words

"In the second set we lost our focus and discipline. But the players responded well after the break—they became more patient, and the block started working. This win is for the players who fought until the very last ball," said head coach Johannis Winar after the match.

With this result, Indonesia completes the SEA V Cup 2026 podium schedule and is confirmed to play in the final round of the tournament. Cambodia, on the other hand, must wait for the final match result to determine whether they finish fourth or fifth overall. For the Indonesian squad, the next challenge is to convert this third-place finish into momentum for upcoming regional championships, particularly the Asian Men's Volleyball Championship.