Live volleyball score: The Thai women's volleyball team was narrowly defeated by Ukraine in the first match of Round 2 at VNL 2026.
On 17 June 2026, during the 2026 Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL 2026) Round 2 at Indoor Stadium Huamark, Bangkok, the Thailand women's national volleyball team, ranked 24th in the world, faced Ukraine, ranked 16th.
After Round 1 in China, Thailand stood 17th out of 18 countries, having lost all 4 matches and earned 2 points—one more than last-place Dominican Republic. Ukraine was 15th with 1 win, 3 losses, and 3 points.
In the first set, the Thai women's team showed inconsistency; despite several beautiful scoring plays, Ukraine edged them out 25-23 to take a 1-0 lead.
In the second set, Coach Ott Kiattipong Ratchakriangkrai's team improved, scoring rapidly to win 25-19 and tie the match at 1-1 sets.
The third set was a tightly contested battle with both teams tied at 24-24. Thailand tried to deflect a ball off Ukraine's block but missed, allowing Ukraine to take the set 28-26 and lead 2-1.
In the fourth set, the Thai women's team fought back, scoring to win 25-22 and even the match again at 2-2 sets.
Ukraine started the fifth set strongly, taking a 6-0 lead and ultimately winning the match 3-2 with set scores of 25-23, 19-25, 28-26, 22-25, and 15-10.
Thailand has now played 5 matches, losing all 5 and holding 3 points, remaining in 17th place. Ukraine increased their total to 5 points.
In VNL 2026 Round 2, Match 2, the Thai women's volleyball team will face Bulgaria, ranked 20th in the world, on Thursday, 18 June at 20:30.