In a thrilling comeback against Viettin Bank, VTV Bình Điền Long An wins the 2026 Hoa Lư Bình Điền Cup

The women's volleyball final of the 2026 Hoa Lư Bình Điền Cup unfolded as dramatically as expected, with VTV Bình Điền Long An overcoming VietinBank 3-2 after a nail-biting chase that lasted five sets.

VTV Bình Điền Long An claims the 2026 Hoa Lư Bình Điền Cup

Right from the opening set, the two teams created a balanced match with many captivating tug-of-war plays. VietinBank demonstrated solid defensive and blocking capabilities, even taking the lead at times. However, the Western team's composure spoke up at the right moment as they capitalized on opportunities to narrowly close out set 1 with a 25-23 victory.

Moving into set 2, the match situation didn't change much as the teams continued to trade blows. However, VietinBank began to effectively showcase their defensive prowess and offensive organization. Impressive finishing plays by H'Mie Ê Ban, along with steadiness at the net, helped the banking sector team win back 25-20, leveling the score at 1-1.

In set 3, VietinBank maintained their high form. Though not possessing overly powerful hitters, their tenacious defense and ability to exploit the opponent's first-step weaknesses gave them the advantage. Attackers like Phương Anh and H'Mie Ê Ban continuously scored points, thereby securing a 25-21 win and advancing to a 2-1 lead.

Pushed to the brink, VTV Bình Điền Long An demonstrated the caliber of an experienced team. Set 4 witnessed a complete domination by Coach Ngọc Hoa's squad. They started strong, quickly building a large gap by thoroughly exploiting issues in VietinBank's second-passing phase. The opponent nearly conceded the set by withdrawing their key player, and Long An easily won decisively 25-14 to send the match into the decisive fifth set.

In the final set, both teams entered with high concentration and traded blows in the initial points. The match situation truly shifted when VTV Bình Điền Long An effectively utilized crucial points to create a gap. Elevated morale and a steady playing style helped the Western team gradually take full control of the match, while VietinBank couldn't maintain stability, especially in serving and offensive organization. The gap widened, and Long An closed set 5 with a 15-7 victory.

Ultimately, VTV Bình Điền Long An won 3-2 (25-23, 20-25, 21-25, 25-14, 15-7), thereby claiming the championship after an emotionally charged final. This victory showcased the composure and squad depth of the Western team, while VietinBank also deserved praise for their resilient performance.