The young stars shine, Information - Dong Bac wins the opening match of the Hoa Lu Cup 2026

(Volleyball results) - Information - Dong Bac, with its quality young players, easily defeated XMLS Thanh Hoa to secure an early ticket to the semifinals of this year's Hoa Lu - Binh Dien Cup.

Set 1: BCTT 25-18 Thanh Hoa

XMLS Thanh Hoa started impressively, leading early until around the middle of the set, before Information - Dong Bac gradually showed the difference between the two sides. Without Kieu Trinh or Nguyet Anh, but young names like Phuong Thuy and Bich Hue performed very well and helped the military team gradually turn the tide.

The blocking line worked effectively with the presence of Pham Hien and Thao Huong, also contributing greatly to Information achieving a 7-point lead in the first set.

Set 2: BCTT 25-11 Thanh Hoa

Information - Dong Bac completely demonstrated superiority in set 2 with solid defense and flexible, diverse attacking moves. Even when rotating the lineup, giving opportunities to setter Khanh Huyen or Kim Chi, Information still proved overwhelmingly dominant against an XMLS Thanh Hoa that made too many errors.

Poor first-touch reception and lack of cohesion in some coordination situations caused Coach Bui Huy Son's team to completely "fall apart" in set 2. It would be very difficult for the Thanh Hoa team to make a difference if they continued playing like this.

Set 3: BCTT 25-19 Thanh Hoa

Information - Dong Bac entered set 3 with mostly young players, except libero Lu Thi Ly Ly. The team encountered some difficulties at certain moments but quickly gained the upper hand thanks to excellence in both attack and defense. Bich Hue and Phuong Thuy continued to shine, helping the military team finish the match in just 3 sets, thereby securing an early ticket to the semifinals of this year's Hoa Lu - Binh Dien Cup.

Overall, Information - Dong Bac defeated XMLS Thanh Hoa 3-0 (25-18; 25-11; 25-19).

Women's volleyball Information - Dong Bac vs XMLS Thanh Hoa at what time?

• Time: scheduled at 18:00, today March 19
• Competition: women's group stage Hoa Lu - Binh Dien Cup 2026

List of Information - Dong Bac players participating in the Hoa Lu - Binh Dien Cup 2026

List of XMLS Thanh Hoa players participating in the Hoa Lu - Binh Dien Cup 2026