LPB Ninh Binh participated in the Hoa Lu - Binh Dien Cup 2025 volleyball tournament as the defending champion. Coach Thai Thanh Tung has not yet introduced foreign players but used 100% domestic players in this tournament.
This coach created conditions for setter Vi Thi Yen Nhi (a player borrowed from the Hanoi team) to play. After the disruptions, Yen Nhi gradually showed her understanding and good coordination with her seniors, especially captain Bich Tuyen. She always gave passes to this player at times when LPB Ninh Binh was in trouble.
With the leader being opposite Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen, the defending champion won against Thai Binh, the Information Corps (group stage), Vietinbank (semi-final). Bich Tuyen contributes about 80% of the strength of the Ancient Capital team. Other, some other positions such as Dinh Thi Thuy, Luu Thi Hue... have only played at the shoulder level.
LPB Ninh Binh's opponent in the final match is the Information Corps club. The two have met in the group stage. At that time, with the "carrying team" of Bich Tuyen, LPB Ninh Binh could easily win dramatically with a score of 3-2. This makes LPB Ninh Binh even more cautious in the final match, especially when their opponent is transforming under the leadership of coach Pham Van Long.
In the semi-final, the Information Corps defeated VTV Binh Dien Long An with a score of 3-1. This is a result that few people thought of because the Western team was the one who was rated higher. Under the leadership of coach Pham Van Long, the Information Corps women's team showed a fast, tight playing style and all positions achieved high efficiency.
According to statistics from the organizing committee, libero Luu Thi Ly Ly had a much more impressive performance than previous matches when she reached about 80% of her first-step handling efficiency. In attack, Nguyen Thi Phuong shined with 27 points (4 blocks, achieving an efficiency of 47.9%), diverse and skillful attack. Nguyet Anh and Kieu Trinh also took turns scoring.
Meanwhile, the blocking line of the Information Corps was also well done with the appearance of middle blocker Pham Thi Hien. The high blocking volume helps this female player always block the opponent effectively.
Before the final match, setter Vi Thi Yen Nhi of LPB Ninh Binh also showed caution after the Information Corps performed impressively against the opponents.
The young female player born in 2002 said: "The Information Corps shows a new playing style, speed and more power. Their formation is also relatively tall and blocking. If we wanted to escape the block, we had to play more tactical coordination. In general, the Information Corps will certainly bring many difficulties for me and LPB Ninh Binh. We will try our best to defend the championship".
The match between LPB Ninh Binh and the Information Corps will take place at 4:00 p.m. today (March 9) at the Ninh Binh Provincial Gymnasium.
