HA NOI (VNS) — Viet Nam defeated North Korea, reportedly a strong player, at the ongoing 2014 VTV International Women's Volleyball Cup in the northern province of Bac Ninh yesterday.

Overwhelming the rivals in three sets (25-18, 25-19, 27-25), the host ended its fourth match with a score of 3-0, the team's third victory so far.

In another two matches yesterday, viewers witnessed Thailand triumph over Yunnan, China, 3-1 and Kazakhstan beat Australia 3-2.

Viet Nam will play Kazakhstan this afternoon, the final day of the qualifying round. The best four will compete in the semifinals matches on Friday. The final will take place the following day. — VNS