(Volleyball results) - The defending champions VTV Bình Điền Long An faced great difficulty before finally winning against TP.HCM, the team at the bottom of the table in the 2025 National Volleyball Championship.
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Set 1: VTV Bình Điền Long An 25-19 TP.HCM
The reigning champions VTV Bình Điền Long An started strongly. With the outstanding performance of foreign player Roni Jones-Perry and main hitter Trần Thị Thanh Thúy, the Western team quickly built a comfortable lead and closed the opening set with a 25-19 win.
Set 2: VTV Bình Điền Long An 25-14 TP.HCM
In the second set, the match increasingly favored VTV Bình Điền Long An. Their diverse attacking style and effective blocking overwhelmed TP.HCM. Coach Trần Hiền’s team struggled defensively and suffered a swift 14-25 loss, falling behind 0-2.
Set 3: VTV Bình Điền Long An 20-25 TP.HCM
In the third set, TP.HCM unexpectedly surged back strongly. Coach Trần Thị Thu Hiền’s players took advantage of their opponent’s lapse, creating a 9-1 lead early on. Despite VTV Bình Điền Long An’s efforts to close the gap, TP.HCM maintained their advantage and won 25-20, narrowing the score to 1-2.
Set 4: VTV Bình Điền Long An 23-25 TP.HCM
The fourth set saw a tense and competitive battle. VTV Bình Điền Long An led at times but lost focus near the end, allowing TP.HCM to come from behind. The determination of Coach Trần Hiền’s players helped TP.HCM win 25-23, leveling the match at 2-2 and earning their first points of the season.
Set 5: VTV Bình Điền Long An 15-2 TP.HCM
In the decisive set, the champion’s composure showed. Kim Thanh and her teammates regained their rhythm, executed effective attacks, and completely dominated their opponent. TP.HCM failed to produce any surprises as they fell behind and lost 2-15.
VTV Bình Điền Long An has a balanced squad, especially led by setter Võ Thị Kim Thoa and quality attackers like Trà My, Kim Thanh, and notably the American foreign player Roni Jones-Perry. The Western team often leverages powerful serves and quick coordination in the middle of the net.
Meanwhile, TP.HCM is struggling in the relegation battle, having not won any matches in the previous phase. Coach Trần Thị Thu Hiền’s squad faces issues with their first-step defense and backcourt coverage against strong attacking opponents. They need to maintain their spirit and minimize individual errors to hope for an upset against the defending champions.