After 3 days of competition, the tournament has determined 3 teams to enter the semi-finals. In Group A, Jiangsu Club won an early ticket for one match after two convincing victories against VTV Binh Dien Long An and Binh Chung Thong Tin. The Chinese team is almost certain to top the group, because in the last match they will only meet VietinBank - the team considered the weakest in the tournament.
The remaining ticket to continue in Group A belonged to the home team VTV Binh Dien Long An. On the evening of May 17, they reversed the score to defeat Binh Chung Thong Tin 3-1, with impressive performances from Thanh Thuy, Tra My or Ortiz.
In Group B, Hanoi Tasco Auto of coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet also soon got 1 ticket to the semi-finals after two absolute victories with a score of 3-0 against Gunma Green Wings and Suwon City. The remaining ticket will be determined after the last 2 matches taking place this afternoon, May 18.
Accordingly, Gunma Green Wings (Japan) will meet Suwon City (Korea). This is a match that is predicted to be very attractive. Gunma Green Wings has shown good adaptation to the playing conditions in Tay Ninh. They left many impressions with their fast playing style and persistent defense.
Gunma showed great bravery when they reversed the score to defeat LPB Ninh Binh 3-1 even though one of their pillars was injured. Meanwhile, Suwon City is being pushed into a "wall-on" position after 2 defeats. The Korean team is a team that plays quite versatilely, but they often make mistakes at decisive moments. To advance, Suwon City needs a perfect victory and is looking forward to the result of the remaining match that benefits them.
The Gunma Green Wings vs Suwon City match will take place at 5:00 PM on May 18.
The highlight of the 4th day of the VTV9 - Binh Dien International Women's Volleyball Tournament is the match between Hanoi Tasco Auto and LPB Ninh Binh. The Capital team is in high form under the guidance of coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet. They possess a balanced squad, a versatile playing style with talented players such as Vi Thi Nhu Quynh, Le Thanh Thuy, Vi Thi Yen Nhi.
LPB Ninh Binh will have to make a lot of effort to defeat Hanoi Tasco Auto to get a ticket to the semi-finals. Their form will depend a lot on stars like Dinh Thi Thuy, Nguyen Thi Uyen or foreign player Kuttika (Thailand).
The Hanoi Tasco Auto vs LPB Ninh Binh match will take place at 8:00 PM on May 18.
