XSKT Vinh Long - Lavie Long An
In this match, Long An was rated higher than its opponent. However, this team faced fierce pursuit from Vinh Long. The two teams played a tug-of-war, exchanging blows in set 1. Long An's boys were even closely guarded, having difficulty attacking.
Fortunately, under the smooth control of setter Thoai Khuong, strikers like Minh Hoa and Koun Mom still scored decisive points, helping Long An win 25-22 in the first set.
The difference in strength and form was more evident in set 2. While Vinh Long's foreign players had not yet integrated well with the team's playing style, Long An's attackers still played very evenly, scoring points one after another to help the home team win 25-17, thereby leading 2-0.
Continuing the winning streak, Long An played with more and more excitement. They organized systematic, diverse and tight attacks, making Vinh Long's defense helpless. The victory in set 3 continued to belong to Long An with a score of 25-18.
In the end, Long An won 3-0 against Vinh Long.
Border Guard - Hanoi
Hanoi is the only team without foreign players in the second stage. This makes many people predict an easy win for Border Guard. However, the boys from the capital have shown great courage and determination, causing many difficulties for their opponents in each set.
In set 1, effective tactical moves in the first half of the set helped Hanoi not fall too far behind their opponents in terms of points. However, facing a Border Defense team with the presence of hitters Ngoc Thuan and Van Hiep, Hanoi could not create a surprise and lost 21-25.
In set 2, Hanoi continued to create a balanced match with championship candidate Border Guard. But once again, players Ngoc Thuan and Truong The Khai spoke up to help the army team win 25-21.
Continuing the winning momentum, Border Defense quickly took the initiative in set 3. Coach Tran Dinh Tien's students organized diverse and flexible attacks in many positions. The gap was gradually created before Minh Duc brought home the decisive point, helping Border Defense win 25-20 in set 3.
In the end, Border Defense won 3-0 against Hanoi in the opening match of phase 2.
LPB Ninh Binh - Ha Tinh
The latest match was between LPB Ninh Binh and Ha Tinh. The Ancient Capital team was rated higher than their opponents, so they took the initiative, played aggressively to win 25-16 in set 1.
In set 2, the Ha Tinh boys rose strongly. They created a tug-of-war with LPB Ninh Binh. However, the excellence of foreign player Napadet helped LPB Ninh Binh continue to win 25-21.
Ha Tinh still maintained a high level of determination in set 3. However, on a day when foreign player Napadet from LPB Ninh Binh played brilliantly, Ha Tinh could not create any surprises. The victory in set 3 with a score of 25-20 belonged to LPB Ninh Binh.
In the end, the Ancient Capital team defeated Ha Tinh with a score of 3-0.
