Today (September 29), LPB Ninh Binh will compete in the final match of the 2024 Asian Volleyball Club Championship against NEC Red Rockets (Japan) at 4:00 p.m. This is the opponent that the ancient capital team lost 0-3 to in the group stage. Therefore, coach Thai Thanh Tung needs to have careful calculations for the final match of the tournament.
In recent matches, on the attack line of LPB Ninh Binh, besides the main players with stable performance such as Bich Tuyen, Nguyen Thi Trinh, Dinh Thi Thuy is also a player who contributes to the team's playing style.
Standing at 1m76 tall, with a 299cm bounce and a jump of up to 290cm, the female striker from Ha Nam is often mentioned for her "hammer" shots at the net and behind the 3m line. Thuy's strength, determination and fiery fighting spirit are always the focus of attention every time she plays on the field.
According to statistics from the organizing committee, in the group stage, Dinh Thi Thuy scored 18 points (1 point on serve, achieving an efficiency of 52.6%). In the quarter-finals, the main striker born in 1998 scored 6 points against Duc Giang Chemicals, including 3 points on blocks. In the semi-final match against strong opponent Kuanysh VC, Dinh Thi Thuy scored 7 points (2 points on blocks), contributing to the home team's 3-1 victory.
Looking at these figures, few people feel satisfied when Dinh Thi Thuy is the main striker but her scoring efficiency is not high. However, when the team has Bich Tuyen or Nguyen Thi Trinh, Dinh Thi Thuy shines in another role.
At the 2024 Asian Club Championship, the 26-year-old hitter demonstrated her defensive ability well. Besides the main libero, Dinh Thi Thuy is the best defensive player of LPB Ninh Binh. The girl from Ha Nam plays stable defense, has good efficiency, and saves the ball. On social networking sites, Vietnamese volleyball fans jokingly call Dinh Thi Thuy "the floor broom" when watching her saves.
Besides, LPB Ninh Binh's main striker also tried very hard to improve his first step, trying to help his teammates have the best passes.
LPB Ninh Binh's final opponent in this year's tournament is a well-balanced team with many stars on their jerseys. They have proven their strength as a leading candidate for the championship in recent matches.
Therefore, in addition to focusing on the attack, the defense is also an issue that LPB Ninh Binh needs to pay attention to in the upcoming match. With the current form of Dinh Thi Thuy as well as the cohesive playing style shown, coach Thai Thanh Tung's team has every right to believe in the ability to win the championship in this year's tournament.
