Harudot Chonburi Rajamangala Thanyaburi VC opened the Thailand Volleyball League 2027 with a win over Khon Kaen University Khon Kaen Star.
The "Harudot Angels," Harudot Chonburi Rajamangala Thanyaburi VC, started the Thailand Volleyball League 2027 excellently by defeating Khon Kaen University Khon Kaen Star 3-1 sets.
The Escola Thailand Volleyball League 2027 officially began its first week of competition at MCC Hall, The Mall Lifestore Bangkhae, on 13 Nov 2026 GMT+7.
The "Harudot Angels," last season’s runner-up Harudot Chonburi Rajamangala Thanyaburi VC, played their first match of the season against Khon Kaen University Khon Kaen Star.
In this game, Coach Yaa, Group Captain Natthaphon Srisamutnak, head coach of Harudot Chonburi, fielded the starting lineup led by Charasporn Bandasak, Kanthima Ekpatcha, Kaewkanya Kumulthala, Soraya Promla, plus two foreign players: American middle blocker Ilan McCall and German libero Zina Stockmann.
In the first set, Harudot took an early lead with continuous points, supported by the two foreign players Ilan McCall and Zina Stockmann, along with Kanthima Ekpatcha scoring for the team to win 25-19. In the second set, Khon Kaen University adjusted and played better, while Harudot made some errors and lost the set 18-25, tying the match at 1-1 sets.
In the third set, Harudot accelerated their play again. Kaewkanya Kumulthala, the national team fast attacker, and young libero Nantnapas Mooljakham combined to score, winning the set 25-19 and regaining the lead 2-1.
In the fourth set, Harudot maintained control and closed the game with a 25-20 win. The match ended with Harudot Chonburi Rajamangala Thanyaburi VC defeating Khon Kaen University Khon Kaen Star 3-1 sets (25-19, 18-25, 25-19, 25-20).
After the game, Coach Yaa, Group Captain Natthaphon Srisamutnak, expressed satisfaction with the team’s overall performance, though acknowledging some errors that need correction and development ahead of their next match against Supreme Thipya Chonburi-E.Tech.
Additionally, Coach Yaa mentioned the loss of key player Kaewkanya Kumulthala, the fast attacker who joined this season, due to injury in the fourth set, requiring the team to plan for a substitute player.
Meanwhile, "Yok" Nantnapas Mooljakham, the team’s young libero, was pleased with her own performance in this match but noted the team’s overall coordination between Thai and foreign players still needs improvement. She is confident the team can raise their level further.
For their next match, Harudot Chonburi Rajamangala Thanyaburi VC will face Supreme Thipya Chonburi-E.Tech on 22 Nov 2026 GMT+7 at MCC Hall, The Mall Lifestore Bangkhae.