(Volleyball results) - LPB Ninh Bình impressively defeated contender Thông tin - Đông Bắc to return to the National Volleyball Championship final after one season's absence.
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Set 1: BCTT 18-25 Ninh Bình
Without Nguyễn Thị Trinh in the starting lineup, LPB Ninh Bình nevertheless had an excellent start in the second semifinal. Lưu Thị Huệ and Đinh Thị Thúy quickly helped the home team lead 5-1, then the effective 4-side attacks featuring Miroslava Paskova allowed Ninh Bình to gradually extend their lead.
Meanwhile, Kiều Trinh appeared isolated in Thông tin - Đông Bắc’s offense as foreign player Irina Voronkova was still warming up. Coach Phạm Văn Long will need to make adjustments to help the soldiers’ team regain control of the match.
Set 2: BCTT 21-25 Ninh Bình
LPB Ninh Bình continued to play excellently in this set: highly efficient in attack and solid in defense, causing Thông tin - Đông Bắc numerous difficulties.
Every position on the court for Ninh Bình performed well in scoring during this match, helping the home team maintain their advantage until the final points. Lê Thanh Thúy scored the decisive point, pushing the semifinal score to 2-0.
Set 3: BCTT 25-20 Ninh Bình
An extremely exciting set. Thông tin - Đông Bắc, striving to stay in the semifinal, started strongly; foreign player Voronkova made her presence felt while Kiều Trinh remained the team’s major hope.
A substantial lead was built, seemingly allowing BCTT a quick set 3 victory, but LPB Ninh Bình unexpectedly rallied hard, narrowing the gap to 2 points during the final sprint. Fortunately, a back-row attack error by Paskova sent the ball out, allowing Voronkova to give BCTT set-point and successfully convert it, reducing the overall score to 1-2.
Set 4: BCTT 15-25 Ninh Bình
Although set 3 seemed like a foundation for Thông tin - Đông Bắc to prolong the semifinal with hopes of a comeback, the soldiers’ team showed a rather unconvincing performance. LPB Ninh Bình’s blockers continued to anticipate setter Lâm Oanh’s intentions well, limiting the threats from Kiều Trinh and Voronkova.
Foreign player Paskova remained a key pillar for Ninh Bình both technically and mentally. The home team’s high determination overwhelmed Thông tin - Đông Bắc, securing a convincing set 4 win and earning a spot in this year’s National Volleyball Championship final against VTV Bình Điền Long An.
Final result, LPB Ninh Bình defeated Thông tin - Đông Bắc 3-1 (25-18; 25-21; 20-25; 25-15).