Before the 2026 National Volleyball Championship kicked off, Hanoi Tasco Auto was not a highly rated name. As a newcomer to the tournament, and having just gone through a Hoa Lu Cup with many limitations revealed, the Capital team entered the season with many questions about competitiveness.
However, after only a few rounds, they have made experts re-examine. The most notable point of Hanoi Tasco Auto lies in the rapid change in the way they operate their playing style.
If in the Hoa Lu Cup, this team played without connection, easily falling into a state of confusion when pressured by the opponent, then in the national championship, they showed a completely different face. The playing style became clearer, the positions on the field coordinated smoothly, especially the ability to maintain stability throughout the match.
This change has a strong imprint of coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet. Right from the time he took over the team, this coach early pointed out the core weaknesses, from the defense organization to the attacking efficiency. In addition to adding current Vietnamese volleyball stars such as Le Thanh Thuy, Khanh Dang, Nhu Quynh, he also focused on adjusting the operation, helping players understand their roles and better promote their individual abilities in the common system.
Reality shows that Hanoi Tasco Auto is taking advantage of young player resources very well. Faces with little experience playing at the top level are gradually becoming more confident through each match, ready to take on important roles when needed. This is an important factor to help the team maintain the pace of competition, while creating flexibility in tactics.
In addition, the integration of foreign player Ivana Vanjak also played a significant role in the initial success. Not only bringing professional quality, the German hitter also helped the team significantly improve their scoring ability at key moments. More importantly, the connection between foreign players and domestic players is increasingly improved, creating a cohesive team.
Another proof of Hanoi Tasco Auto's progress is the victory over Vietinbank - a team with many experienced players. In this match, Hanoi played fairly, showing tactical proactiveness.
Carefully studying the opponent, especially the options to limit foreign players on Vietinbank's side, helped Hanoi Tasco Auto control the game well and achieve positive results.
No longer a newcomer easy to read, Hanoi is gradually becoming an uncomfortable team to any opponent. Coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet's students have discipline in their playing style, high fighting spirit and good adaptability.
However, to maintain their position, Hanoi Tasco Auto still needs more time to verify. Stability over a long journey is always a challenge for any young team. With what they have shown, they have every reason to expect a successful season, even exceeding the initial goal.
