VTV Binh Dien Long An won the Hoa Lu Cup 2026 volleyball championship after a dramatic victory over Vietinbank with a score of 3-2. In the final, they were pushed into a chasing position, were led and forced to enter the nerve-wracking 5th set. But then, experience and tenacity spoke up.
This is a very emotional victory. From the coaching staff to the athletes, everyone tried and overcame a lot of pressure," coach Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hoa shared.
However, hidden behind that joy is not satisfaction, but a realistic view of the VTV Binh Dien Long An captain of the team's strength.
Vietinbank is not a weak team. When they reached the final, they were all strong teams. We have prepared ourselves for such situations," Ngoc Hoa said.
According to the female coach, VTV Binh Dien Long An of the present is not the most stable version. Moments of disarray in organization, indecisive handling or psychological fluctuations in young athletes... have all appeared. If the opponent was more brave, Kim Thoa and her teammates might have suffered defeat.
One of the things that coach Ngoc Hoa mentioned most was the playing mentality of the players. The current squad of VTV Binh Dien Long An has a transition when many young faces are given opportunities. They have ability, have been tested in big playgrounds, but what is lacking is bravery.
The former player born in 1987 said: "When psychology is not strong, technique will also be affected. I hope you will accumulate more experience to improve yourself".
It is no coincidence that VTV Binh Dien Long An entered the tournament with a spirit of trying their hand. This is also considered a warm-up step for the upcoming 2026 national championship.
We take advantage of the tournament to improve technique, fighting spirit and improve weaknesses," coach Ngoc Hoa shared.
Although there is still much work to be done, VTV Binh Dien Long An still has grounds to expect. Kim Thanh's return brings more options for the attack, while young names like Tra My are placed in a larger role.
Coach Ngoc Hoa said: "I am very happy that Kim Thanh returned to compete for VTV Binh Dien Long An at the national championship. Besides, the spirit of young athletes like Tra My will need to try harder to improve themselves and show their true ability in each match.
