VTV Binh Dien Long An has closed the 2025 Women's Club Volleyball Championship with the runner-up position. Coach Thai Quang Lai's team lost 1-3 to Zhetysu. However, this title is a recognition of the efforts of the Western team in the recent tournament.
Besides the brilliance of individuals such as Thanh Thuy, Vi Thi Nhu Quynh, Lu Thi Phuong..., VTV Binh Dien Long An still leaves many regrets. Because if they have the best force as well as more careful preparation in tactics, the Vietnamese representative is completely capable of competing for the highest title.
The most obvious thing in the last match was the declining physical strength of the Vietnamese girls. After winning the second set, the players could not maintain much concentration and block the opponent.
In this tournament, opposite Nguyen Thi Tra My is still not in the best physical condition after an injury. She was only sent in by coach Thai Quang Lai at certain times. This caused the strength of VTV Binh Dien Long An to decline because Tra My was the leading scorer of this team, "sharing the fire" with Thanh Thuy in the attack. If Tra My is in the squad, VTV Binh Dien Long An will find more attacking options in the final.
One of the "dead soldiers" of VTV Binh Dien Long An in the final match was foreign player Natalia. Her position was thoroughly exploited by her opponent. She only scored 3 points and made many mistakes, especially taking the first step. Therefore, the representative of Vietnam often lost points in the handling from Natalia.
In addition, coach Thai Quang Lai also showed quite confusing decisions about personnel. Lu Thi Phuong is one of the players with high performance in this year's tournament. However, she was not used in important times, so she could not fully develop her talent.
The biggest reason for VTV Binh Dien Long An's defeat in the final match was that the Vietnamese team had to endure a "rain" of Block ( case) from the opponent. The attacks of Thanh Thuy, Vi Thi Nhu Quynh... were continuously predictable by the opponent.
Zhetysu scored 15 blocks, thereby helping this team beat VTV Binh Dien Long An to lift the championship trophy.
Although they only finished as runners-up, VTV Binh Dien Long An showed an tireless fighting spirit. Above all, the bright spots from the playing style, spirit, solidarity, especially the spectacular return of striker Tran Thi Thanh Thuy will be the fulcrum for VTV Binh Dien Long An to prepare for the 2025 Women's World Club Championship, scheduled to take place in December this year.
The efforts of the Western team have been recognized after 4 tournaments in the past 2 months. Although there is still much work to be done, VTV Binh Dien Long An is confident in entering the final stage of the National Championship and preparing for the World Club Championship.
