(Volleyball result) - Victory over VietinBank secured VTV Bình Điền Long An's spot in the semifinals of the Hoa Lư - Bình Điền Cup 2026 as the group leader.
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Set 1: Long An 25-22 NHCT
A well-played and proactive set by VTV Bình Điền Long An. Kim Thoa's plays to positions 2 and 3 proved effective as Lữ Phương and Trà My consistently scored successfully, especially Trà My, who had an impressive scoring performance in set 1.
VietinBank's blocking seemed slightly low against Trà My's attacks and could not stop this young star from repeatedly scoring. VietinBank had Phương Anh shining, but that only helped them maintain a close chase against the strong opponent.
Set 2: Long An 25-22 NHCT
Another set where VTV Bình Điền Long An performed slightly better and achieved a convincing win. Trà My and foreign player Lianet Garcia continued to score well, young libero Thảo Nguyên defended solidly, beauty Lan Vy also shone to help the reigning national champion secure what they needed, thereby guaranteeing a spot in this year's Hoa Lư - Bình Điền Cup semifinals.
For VietinBank, the bank team also played very resiliently, blocked better, and maintained a chasing position against Long An until the end of the set.
Set 3: Long An 25-21 NHCT
Leading 2-0 with a relatively dominant game against the opponent, coach Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Hoa decided to bring in some reserve players like Bảo Ngọc, Trâm Anh, or setter Hồng Đào - a very prominent name recently returning to professional volleyball - to play in the third set. Foreign player Garcia remained and was the key catalyst to help VTV Bình Điền Long An continue winning this set.
VietinBank played courageously with the excellence of a former Long An player - H'mia Ê Ban, again surpassing the 20-point mark and showing their toughness despite lacking many big stars in the lineup.
Overall, VTV Bình Điền Long An defeated VietinBank 3-0 (25-22; 25-22; 25-21). Kim Thoa and her teammates are also the first club to reach the semifinals of the Hoa Lư - Bình Điền Cup 2026 as the leader of Group A.