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Thais put on better show, but fail to get off the mark

Thailand players celebrate winning a point against Russia on Monday. (FIVB photo)

The Thai women remained winless in the 2021 Volleyball Nations League after losing to Russia in Rimini, Italy, on Monday.

The Thais put up a good fight but their efforts were not enough to see off the Russians who won 3-1 (25-14, 18-25, 25-14, 25-20).

Thailand, who are currently last in the 16-team event, have now lost eight matches in a row in the annual tournament.

Looking on the bright side, Thailand have won a set in each of their last two matches after losing 3-1 to Turkey on Sunday.

On the second day of the third week, 17-year-old Arina Fedorovtseva scored 20 points for Russia and Natalia Goncharova added 19. Pleumjit Thinkaow was Thailand’s top scorer with 19 points.

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