On the afternoon of March 6, Vietinbank club won 3-1 against Long Son Thanh Hoa Cement in the final match of the group stage of the Hoa Lu - Binh Dien Cup 2025. With this result, coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet and his team have entered the semi-finals of this year's tournament.
Contributing greatly to this achievement of the Banking team are 2 loan contracts Vi Thi Nhu Quynh (Quang Ninh) and Dang Thi Hong (Thai Nguyen). Having worked with head coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet for a while, the young main attack pair showed a quick appreciation with the team, becoming the top two attackers of Vietinbank.
According to coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet, the team he led is still in a difficult training period. Therefore, they consider the Hoa Lu - Binh Dien Cup 2025 as a test to test all positions before the first phase of the 2025 National Volleyball Championship.
The coach born in 1976 assessed that the two new factors, Vi Thi Nhu Quynh and Dang Thi Hong, played an important role in the team's playing style.
"Both players are young and have potential. They also showed progress every day. For Vi Thi Nhu Quynh, she has affirmed herself in the main striker position for about 1-2 years now. In the last 2 group stage matches, Nhu Quynh's serve technique has improved and her performance is also quite high.
Meanwhile, Dang Thi Hong is the type of striker who tends to be strong. Although he only came to train with the team for a short time, he tried his best to integrate with the team. I also create conditions for Hong to express his qualities," Mr. Nguyen Tuan Kiet discussed with Lao Dong.
However, according to this coach, both Vi Thi Nhu Quynh and Dang Thi Hong still have limitations that need improvement.
Coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet said: "In the loss to VTV Binh Dien Long An on the opening day, we showed our weakness in taking the first step. Nhu Quynh and Dang Thi Hong are also the type of players who are less likely to take the first step. This is an opportunity for them to recognize and try.
As for Dang Thi Hong, when practicing, she showed 10 performances on the field, especially in the match against VTV Binh Dien Long An, she only showed 3-4. For Hong, he not only needs to show his strength but also needs to know how to coordinate tactics and hit the ball more skillfully. This player still plays quite tightly. Therefore, Hong will need to learn from experience in the coming time".
With the achievement of reaching the semi-finals, coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet has completed the goal of entering the top 4 with the whole team. With two strikers, Vi Thi Nhu Quynh and Dang Thi Hong, along with the youth of the whole team, Vietinbank still receives the expectation of playing with dedication when meeting LPB Ninh Binh in the semi-finals.
