Doni Haryono Faces Tough Challenge in AVC Champions League Quarter-Finals

Doni Haryono and his club Nakhon Ratchasima are set to face a challenging test in the AVC Champions League 2025 quarter-finals.

The Thai volleyball team now carries the hopes of Southeast Asia after fellow ASEAN representatives Cignal HD Spikers (Philippines) and Sport Training Center3 (Vietnam) were eliminated in the group stage.

Progress through Group C

Nakhon Ratchasima qualified with a 1–1 record in Group C:

• Defeated Taichung Bank (Taiwan) 3–1

• Narrowly lost to Foolad Sirjan Iranian (Iran) 2–3

Their performance showcased resilience and tactical discipline, earning them a spot in the next round.

Semifinal hopes against Japanese powerhouse

In the quarter-finals, Nakhon Ratchasima, coached by Weeramate Phergsongkror, will face a formidable opponent: Osaka Blueton, a top-tier representative from the Japanese League.

A victory will send Doni and his team to the semi-finals and mark a historic achievement for ASEAN volleyball.