Vietinbank spectacularly advances to the semifinals of the important tournament after defeating Coach Tuấn Kiệt's star-studded team.

In the context of the Hoa Lư Bình Điền Cup 2026, the encounter between Hanoi Women's team and VietinBank unfolded with great tension, extending to 5 sets. In the end, the banking team clinched a 3-2 win to obtain their ticket to the semifinals.

Right from the opening set, Hanoi entered the match with a squad considered stronger, comprising many national team players and promising young talents. However, the Capital's team started off disjointed. Their first-step reception was unstable, disrupting the attacking system, while the setter's distribution plays lacked the necessary connection.

Capitalizing on this, VietinBank executed a disciplined playstyle with an effective blocking line, notably highlighted by auxiliary attacker Phương Quỳnh. On the offensive front, main attacker H’Mia Ê Ban delivered a explosive performance, continuously scoring points to help her team close the set with a 25-22 victory.

In the second set, the match situation continued to worry Hanoi fans. Despite establishing an early 3-point lead, errors in the first pass and the lack of rhythm from setter Yến Nhi caused them to lose their advantage. VietinBank remained committed to focusing their attacks on Ê Ban, but this time Hanoi's blockers read the plays effectively. At the decisive moment, the brilliance of libero Khánh Đang and main attacker Như Quỳnh helped Hanoi successfully turn the tide, securing a 25-22 win and bringing the match back to equilibrium.

The real turning point arrived in the third set when Hanoi displayed near-perfect form. With their spirits lifted after equalizing, Coach Nguyễn Tuấn Kiệt's players performed confidently, diversely, and effectively in every play. Not only Như Quỳnh, but Thụy Vi, Ánh Thảo, and even Yến Nhi all contributed positively, enabling Hanoi to completely dominate their opponent. Meanwhile, VietinBank unexpectedly faltered, failing to maintain their pace and quickly suffering a heavy 11-25 defeat, thus falling behind 1-2.

Nevertheless, the resilience of the banking sector team was demonstrated timely in the fourth set. The two teams continuously chased each other in a tightly contested match. VietinBank managed to pull ahead to 23-20 and then 24-22, but Hanoi persistently leveled the score at 24-24 and 25-25. In the decisive plays, VietinBank proved cooler and more precise to conclude the set with a 27-25 victory, pushing the match into the deciding set.

The fifth set continued as a breathless showdown. The two teams battled point-for-point until the score reached 10-10. At the crucial moment, VietinBank broke away with a consecutive 3-point streak, establishing a decisive advantage. Despite Hanoi's efforts to catch up, the banking team maintained their focus to close the set with a 15-11 win, thereby completing a dramatic 3-2 comeback and securing their place in the semifinals.