In the early match, VTV Binh Dien Long An won 3-0 against Vietinbank with scores of 25-14, 25-23 and 29-27. Although the game was predicted to be more balanced after what the two teams showed at the Hoa Lu Cup, the defending champion quickly took the initiative.
Effective serve ability helps Long An put great pressure on the opponent's first pass, thereby controlling the game. The first set ended with a large gap, while the next 2 sets witnessed Vietinbank's efforts but were not enough for them to change the result.
In the men's event, Bien Phong defeated Da Nang with a score of 3-1 (29-27, 25-18, 21-25, 25-22). Coach Tran Dinh Tien's team was rated higher, but faced many difficulties in the first set when Da Nang fiercely chased.
After winning narrowly 29-27, Bien Phong improved the game in set 2, before letting the opponent narrow the score in set 3. In set 4, the defending champion maintained the game to close the match with a final victory.
In addition, in the women's event, LPB Ninh Binh had a 3-1 comeback against Long Son Thanh Hoa Cement, with scores of 25-27, 25-22, 25-11, 25-13 respectively.
The Thanh team started well and won 27-25 in set 1 thanks to their ability to take advantage of opportunities. However, from set 2 onwards, LPB Ninh Binh gradually regained the game, improved the organization and increased the effectiveness of attack.
In the end, Ho Chi Minh City Police won 3-0 against Ho Chi Minh City with scores of 25-14, 25-22, 27-25.
The first set took place one-way when the Ho Chi Minh City Police team soon created a large gap. In sets 2 and 3, Ho Chi Minh City played more effortfully, at many times taking the lead but not maintaining the advantage. At the decisive moment, the block of Ho Chi Minh City Police effectively closed the match.
