In the semi-finals, VTV Binh Dien Long An had a convincing 3-0 victory over Hanoi Tasco Auto (25-20, 25-19, 25-17). Meanwhile, Jiangsu defeated LPB Ninh Binh with a score of 3-1 (23-25, 25-16, 25-21, 25-21).
In the group stage, Jiangsu once defeated VTV Binh Dien Long An 3-1 in a match where they promoted their strengths in physique, effective blocking ability and well utilized scoring opportunities. However, that does not mean that they repeated the result in the final.
The spirit of VTV Binh Dien Long An is very high, after overcoming a major challenge named Hanoi Tasco Auto. The achievement of reaching the final has helped coach Ngoc Hoa's team complete the set target. From the leaders, to the coaching staff and athletes, they are all very determined to make history with the championship at home.
9 years ago, at the tournament also held in Tay Ninh, VTV Binh Dien Long An also reached the final but lost to Bangkok Glass with a score of 1-3. This time, Thanh Thuy and her teammates are determined to "break the jinx", to help the team win the championship in the 20th year of the tournament being held.
The fulcrum for VTV Binh Dien Long An is that their form is improving day by day. In the semi-finals, they achieved scoring attacking efficiency of over 46%. Besides, coach Ngoc Hoa's team also defends on the net very well, effectively blocking, making it impossible for the opponent to fully develop their best ability.
In the impressive performance of VTV Binh Dien Long An, the role of main attacker Tran Thi Thanh Thuy was very prominent. She scored up to 86 points/4 matches, achieving an efficiency of more than 21.5 points/match. In the semi-finals, this athlete born in 1997 was the one who scored the most points on the field.
With her important role, coach Ngoc Hoa expects Thanh Thuy to play explosively, to help her team sublimate in the final. Ms. Hoa said: "Thanh Thuy has contributed a lot to national volleyball and VTV Binh Dien Long An, so even if her fitness or form sometimes goes up and sometimes down, she still maintains her own bravery. We have one more match and hope that you will be the leader to lead the team.
The good news is that the home team is not too dependent on Thanh Thuy alone. Besides, Tra My, Regla Ortiz, Le Nhu Anh, Lu Thi Phuong or Kim Thoa are all playing stably. They have supported each other very well, maximizing collective strength.
If she wins the championship, Thanh Thuy will have her first VTV9 - Binh Dien Cup championship. For Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hoa, she has the opportunity to become the first person to win this playground as an athlete and coach.
The mental advantage and home field are all belonging to VTV Binh Dien Long An. Fans hope they will turn those things into strength on the field, to defeat the Jiangsu team.
The final match between VTV Binh Dien Long An vs Giang To is scheduled to take place at 8:00 PM on May 23.
