Coach Tuấn Kiệt rested three stars, Hanoi Tasco Auto still secured 5th place in the Hoa Lư - Bình Điền Cup 2026

Even though Coach Tuấn Kiệt did not field his strongest team, Hanoi Tasco Auto wrapped up their campaign in the Hoa Lư – Bình Điền Cup 2026 with a thrilling 3-2 win against Long Sơn Thanh Hóa Cement, thus claiming the overall 5th place.

Coach Tuấn Kiệt used a secondary lineup, Hanoi Tasco still achieved 5th place in the Hoa Lư Bình Điền Cup

After two losses in the group stage against VTV Bình Điền Long An and VietinBank, Hanoi Tasco was forced to enter the 5th-place match. Notably, Coach Nguyễn Tuấn Kiệt decided to bench three national team players including Lê Thanh Thúy, Nguyễn Khánh Đang, and Vi Thị Như Quỳnh, giving opportunities to younger faces.

On the court, Hanoi's hitters started with great determination. The first set was tense and only decided in the final points, as Hanoi narrowly won 26-24. However, Thanh Hóa quickly responded in the second set with a 25-19 victory, bringing the match back to a balanced state.

The third set witnessed Hanoi Tasco's breakthrough as they played more efficiently in attack and defense, winning 25-17. Nevertheless, instability caused the Capital's team to be overwhelmed by Thanh Hóa in the fourth set, suffering a heavy 11-25 defeat.

Entering the decisive set, the two teams fiercely contested each point. In the crucial moment, Hanoi Tasco's young players displayed better composure to close the set with a 15-13 victory, thereby sealing the overall 3-2 win.

This victory helped Hanoi Tasco Auto achieve 5th place in the tournament, while also demonstrating the squad depth and potential of young athletes under the guidance of Coach Nguyễn Tuấn Kiệt.