The reigning champion VTV Bình Điền Long An fell before the absolute strength of Hanoi Tasco Auto.

On April 16th afternoon, at Dong Anh District Stadium, Vietnamese volleyball fans witnessed a major shock as the "newcomer" Hanoi Tasco Auto defeated the reigning champion VTV Bình Điền Long An with a dominant score of 3-0.

Entering the 6th match of Round 1 of the 2026 National Volleyball Championship, the spotlight focused on the clash between the new force Hanoi Tasco Auto and the reigning champion VTV Bình Điền Long An. The return of star player Trần Thị Thanh Thúy to the Western team's lineup was expected to be the "key" to decipher the strength of Coach Nguyễn Tuấn Kiệt's squad.

However, the reality on the court showed a completely different scenario. Despite possessing a lineup of star players, VTV Bình Điền Long An appeared confused against the host team's versatile and disciplined playstyle.

Set 1 started with a breath-taking exchange of blows. Hanoi Tasco Auto broke away mid-set to lead by 5 points, but the reigning champion's composure helped VTV Bình Điền Long An narrow the gap to just 1 point (20-21). At this crucial moment, Như Quỳnh shone brilliantly with sharp finishing moves, securing 3 valuable set points before closing the set with a score of 25-21.

Moving to Set 2, a true nightmare began for Coach Ngọc Hoa's team. Weaknesses in the second pass and first step were continuously exploited, leaving VTV Bình Điền Long An's offense completely stalled. While Thanh Thúy and foreign player Garcia struggled to "carry" VTV Bình Điền Long An, Hanoi Tasco Auto displayed an astonishingly stable performance. The gap quickly widened to 7 points, and the set ended swiftly with a decisive 25-15 score favoring the Capital's representative.

Set 3 witnessed the effort of VTV Bình Điền Long An as they surged ahead in the initial points. The stalemate lasted until 8-8 before Hanoi Tasco Auto accelerated once again. Though Thanh Thúy played with all her remaining energy, one swallow cannot make a summer when the supporting positions performed inefficiently. At the decisive points, foreign player Ivana Vanjak spoke up timely with a thunderous spike, sealing the 25-21 victory and concluding the match with a final score of 3-0.

With this convincing victory, Hanoi Tasco Auto continues its unbeaten streak,独占 the top of the table with 16 points. Conversely, this defeat leaves VTV Bình Điền Long An stuck at 3rd place with 11 points, facing many difficult personnel and gameplay challenges in their journey to defend the crown.