Mongolian star speaks up, LPB Ninh Bình narrowly defeats Hanoi in Hoa Lư Cup

(Volleyball result) - Host LPB Ninh Bình began the Hoa Lư - Bình Điền Cup with a victory that was not easy against Hanoi.

Set 1: Ninh Bình 25-22 Hanoi

The clash between the two clubs, featuring quality stars on the attack line, was exciting from the very first points. However, from the middle of the set, LPB Ninh Bình surged ahead after Xuân Đức's first-step error, maintaining a good game situation until the final acceleration point series.

At the crucial stage, Ninh Bình was unexpectedly pressured by Hanoi, narrowing the gap to just one point. Fortunately, coach Bùi Trung Thảo had the foreign player Batsuuri, who knew how to shine to help the home team get what they needed.

Set 2: Ninh Bình 25-23 Hanoi

Similar developments occurred in set 2 as LPB Ninh Bình started well, playing better for most of the set with the brilliance of players like Tú "MC" and Batsuuri, yet made fans nervous at the final stretch with less effective coordination. Nevertheless, the defense of the ancient capital representative - especially the position of libero Trịnh Duy Phúc - performed exceptionally to preserve the result. The score was now 2-0 favoring the home side.

Set 3: Ninh Bình 19-25 Hanoi

A very good set by Hanoi. In a context where the attacking stars hadn't truly impressed, Hanoi found hope in Nguyễn Đức Tuân - a hitter who dominated national youth tournaments last year. Đức Tuân's impressive jump and lightning-fast striking ability truly troubled LPB Ninh Bình.

The home team did not play well in this set with quite many handling errors. The bright spot in Ninh Bình's lineup also came from another young hitter - Phạm Văn Chung.

Set 4: Ninh Bình 25-23 Hanoi

Hanoi used a lineup mostly consisting of young players in set 4 but still troubled the star-studded LPB Ninh Bình. The home team again needed the brilliance of foreign player Batsuuri to create the difference at the final stretch; earlier, the two young stars Phạm Văn Chung and Nguyễn Đức Tuân created a fiery duel, making the set's progression exciting.

Ultimately, LPB Ninh Bình defeated Hanoi 3-1 (25-22; 25-23; 19-25; 25-23).

What time is the LPB Ninh Bình vs Hanoi volleyball match?

• Time: scheduled 5:30 PM, today 18/3
• Competition: men's group stage Hoa Lư - Bình Điền Cup 2026

List of LPB Ninh Bình players participating in the Hoa Lư - Bình Điền Cup 2026

• Outside hitter: Batsuuri Battur, Trương Chí Hiếu, Trần Anh Tú, Hoàng Xuân Trường
• Opposite hitter: Đinh Văn Phương, Phạm Văn Chung
• Middle blocker: Lâm Phước Cường, Nguyễn Văn Phượng, Nguyễn Hùng Cường, Cù Văn Hoàn
• Setter: Nguyễn Huỳnh Anh Phi (captain), Trương Đức Thịnh
• Libero: Trịnh Duy Phúc, Phạm Văn Huynh

List of Hanoi players participating in the Hoa Lư - Bình Điền Cup 2026

• Outside hitter: Trần Đăng Phúc, Nguyễn Xuân Đức (captain), Nguyễn Đức Tuân, Nguyễn Thanh Tùng
• Opposite hitter: Lý Văn Chường, Nguyễn Văn Duy, Trương Quốc Huy
• Middle blocker: Vũ Ngọc Hoàng, Đào Xuân Việt, Phùng Đức Bình
• Setter: Nguyễn Tiến Công, Nguyễn Văn Thành
• Libero: Lê Đức Mạnh, Nguyễn Văn Vũ