The first surprise emerges at the Hoa Lu - Binh Dien Cup 2026

(Volleyball result) - The Cong Tan Cang unexpectedly suffers a defeat against Hanoi, making the situation in Group B of this year's Hoa Lu - Binh Dien Cup more unpredictable than ever.

Set 1: The Cong 25-22 Hanoi

Although rated higher theoretically, facing Hanoi was clearly not an easy challenge for The Cong Tan Cang. Both sides created a very exciting set with high-quality attacking exchanges; The Cong, with some more experienced players, performed better in the final acceleration phase, securing a narrow victory of 25-22.

Set 2: The Cong 22-25 Hanoi

Both sides seemed not to place too much emphasis on performance pressure; neither The Cong Tan Cang nor Hanoi hesitated to rotate their lineup and trust their young players. The solidity in the blocking aspect was the difference Hanoi created in this set to overcome the higher-rated opponent, thus securing their first set win in this year's Hoa Lu - Binh Dien Cup.

Set 3: The Cong 23-25 Hanoi

Another very tense set followed, with the surprise continuing as Hanoi emerged victorious to lead The Cong Tan Cang 2-1. Ly Van Chuong and his teammates scored points consistently, effectively utilizing a 2-point lead from mid-set to achieve what they needed.

For The Cong Tan Cang, in the context of Pham Xuan Sinh not playing well, hope was placed on another young star - Thach Quang Phu. Quang Phu's dazzling performance, even though The Cong did not win this set.

Set 4: The Cong 19-25 Hanoi

Hanoi continued to play very convincingly in set 4; it can be said that the Capital team completely read their opponent's attacking plays. The young talents of The Cong like Quang Phu, Ngoc Dat, or Xuan Sinh are promising but clearly need more experience to shoulder the burden of the military-clad team.

Overall, Hanoi defeats The Cong Tan Cang 3-1 (22-25; 25-22; 25-23; 25-19). This is the most surprising result since the tournament began.

Volleyball The Cong Tan Cang vs Hanoi takes place at what time?

• Time: scheduled at 20:15, today March 19
• Competition: men's group stage Hoa Lu - Binh Dien Cup 2026

List of The Cong Tan Cang players participating in the Hoa Lu - Binh Dien Cup 2026

• Outside Hitter: Nguyen Van Nam (captain), Ha Manh Hung, Pham Xuan Sinh, Le Trung Thanh, Vu Van Lan, Thach Quang Phu
• Opposite Hitter: Trinh Ngoc Dat
• Middle Blocker: Pham Manh Tai, Pham Thanh Tung, Vu Xuan Ngoc
• Setter: Phan Cong Duc, Nguyen Huu Trinh
• Libero: Cao Duc Hoang, Phan Quy Chi, Duong Duc Hai

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

• Outside Hitter: Tran Dang Phuc, Nguyen Xuan Duc (captain), Nguyen Duc Tuan, Nguyen Thanh Tung
• Opposite Hitter: Ly Van Chuong, Nguyen Van Duy, Truong Quoc Huy
• Middle Blocker: Vu Ngoc Hoang, Dao Xuan Viet, Phung Duc Binh
• Setter: Nguyen Tien Cong, Nguyen Van Thanh
• Libero: Le Duc Manh, Nguyen Van Vu