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- Updated: May 22, 2016
Tokyo, Japan, May 22, 2016 – Thailand finished the Women’s Olympic Qualification Tournament with a 3-0 (25-17, 26-24, 25-23) win over Peru to consolidate fifth place on the ladder.
There were emotional scenes among the Thai players after the match, with the dream of a first ever Olympics at least another four years away.
Two teams who 24 hours earlier were still in the mix to make the Olympics, had to pick themselves up and go to battle one last time.
Both teams took the court at close to full strength, and it was the Peruvians who held the early advantage to lead 15-13.
In an incredible finish to the set, Thailand won the last eight points to take the score to 25-17, leaving a shattered Peru to try and pick up the pieces.
Much of Thailand strong first set …
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