Before the semi-final match taking place on the evening of May 21 at Tay Ninh Provincial Gymnasium, VTV Binh Dien Long An is predicted to face many difficulties against Hanoi Tasco Auto of coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet. Not long ago, the Capital team defeated VTV Binh Dien Long An 3-0 in round 1 of the 2026 National Volleyball Championship.
However, the diễn biến of the semi-final 2 of the VTV9 - Binh Dien International Women's Volleyball Tournament took place according to an unexpected scenario. The home team played very excitedly, overwhelming the opponent to win 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-17).
In the resounding victory of the home team, Tran Thi Thanh Thuy continued to prove her important role. Statistics from the organizers show that the athlete born in 1997 scored up to 21 points - the most on the field, accounting for 28% of the team's total points.
In which, Thanh Thuy scored 18 points from 38 attacking efforts, achieving an efficiency of more than 47%. In addition, the main attacker born in 1997 also had 2 blocks scoring points and 1 direct serve scoring point. Thanh Thuy's composure and accuracy as well as her timely explosive moments contributed to helping VTV Binh Dien Long An overcome difficult times to win impressively.
In addition to Thanh Thuy, opposite hitter Tra My also had an excellent match when scoring 16 points, including 12 points from attacks and 3 points from blocking. Main hitter Regla Ortiz scored 11 points, Lu Thi Phuong scored 9 points and Le Nhu Anh scored 8 points.
On the Hanoi Tasco Auto side, main attacker Vi Thi Nhu Quynh was the best player of the match when she scored 19 points. Behind her are Bui Thi Anh Thao (8 points), Doan Thi Xuan (7 points), Le Thanh Thuy (6 points).
In general, in this match, Hanoi Tasco Auto team did not play as well as the first 2 matches of the group stage, where they won absolutely against Suwon City and Gunma Green Wings. Their attacking efficiency only reached more than 21%, far behind VTV Binh Dien Long An (over 29%). In addition, the Capital team also made more unforced errors than the opponent.
The victory against Hanoi Tasco Auto helped VTV Binh Dien Long An reach the final of the VTV9 - Binh Dien Cup for the first time after 2017 - a tournament also held in Tay Ninh. Thanh Thuy and her teammates' opponent in the championship match is Jiangsu - a team they lost 1-3 in the group stage.
