In the final match of the group stage (phase 2) of the 2024 national volleyball championship, Long Son Thanh Hoa Cement Club easily won 3-1 against Geleximco Thai Binh (November 10).
This result helped coach Bui Huy Son and his team complete the group stage with 6 wins and 2 losses (18 points), temporarily leading the group and officially becoming the first team to have a ticket to play in the semi-finals of this year's tournament. This is also considered the most successful season of Long Son Thanh Hoa Cement since 2016.
This year, Thanh Hoa is considered a "dark horse" in the national championship - women's event. They have a fairly high-quality squad, including both old and new faces such as Doan Thi Xuan, Pham Thi Thuy, Pham Thi Nhu Quynh, Hoang Thi Thao or Le Thi Ngoc Tram...
Notably, the foreign players that Thanh Hoa brought in all played very impressively, contributing to bringing favorable results for the Central representative such as Cai Xiaoqing (phase 1) and Liu Yanhan (phase 2).
Cai Xiaoqing plays with passion, cunning and good defense. Although only 1m80 tall, the 26-year-old player possesses a comprehensive skill set. In addition to the main striker position, she also plays well as a setter, always knowing how to take advantage of and promote her potential on the field. Cai's appearance helped Thanh Hoa play brilliantly in phase 1.
Meanwhile, Liu Yanhan is also a prominent factor in the Thanh Hoa squad. The former Chinese player was once questioned about his performance, but under the guidance of coach Bui Huy Son, he proved himself right when he brought Liu back to play and contribute to increasing the strength of the squad.
The success of Long Son Thanh Hoa Cement this season comes from the careful preparation of the coaching staff and players. In addition to regular training, the Thanh team also participates in friendly tournaments to maintain stable performance such as the 2024 Army Volleyball Open Tournament or practice matches with Geleximco Thai Binh...
In addition, during the training process, coach Bui Huy Son and his colleagues also had a test and evaluation of each position in the squad, thereby continuing to perfect the playing style with the goal of achieving the best performance for each athlete.
Another important factor that helped Thanh Hoa play impressively was the support of sponsor Long Son Cement. Doan Thi Xuan and her teammates were all "rewarded" after each match, more than "rich" teams like VTV Binh Dien Long An or Duc Giang Chemicals.
Up to now, the team has received a bonus of about 1.3 billion VND (both stages). That is also the motivation to help Thanh Hoa have high spirit in the championship race this season.
