LPB Ninh Bình shockingly defeats Ho Chi Minh City Police, still retains chance to compete in Hung Vuong Cup 2026

(Volleyball result) - LPB Ninh Bình excellently defeated Ho Chi Minh City Police in round 1 of the 2026 National Club Championship, thanks to the outstanding performances of Batsuuri Battur and Nguyen Hung Cuong, reigniting hopes for Hung Vuong Cup participation.

Set 1: HCM Police 23-25 Ninh Bình

Ho Chi Minh City Police used Martin Licek from the start instead of Ali Haghparast, which somewhat affected the team's offensive power. Meanwhile, LPB Ninh Bình, determined to win, created a small but maintained advantage until the decisive points, thanks to the excellence of auxiliary attacker Hung Cuong.

Set 2: HCM Police 21-25 Ninh Bình

This set continued with LPB Ninh Bình players performing brilliantly and showing much higher determination than Ho Chi Minh City Police. The police team, after impressive previous matches, surprisingly played poorly in this match, even after bringing Ali Haghparast in to replace Licek.

On Ninh Bình's side, not only Batsuuri, but also Tu MC, Hung Cuong, and Phuong "grenade" all played well, sharing the burden with the Mongolian star and helping the ancient capital team surprisingly lead 2-0.

Set 3: HCM Police 25-20 Ninh Bình

The necessary comeback of Ho Chi Minh City Police. The first half of the set was very exciting and unpredictable until Tu MC's hit going out helped the Southern representative gradually pull ahead. Quoc Duy replaced Quoc Du and played excellently, being the key factor helping the police team win 25-20 and reduce the score to 1-2.

Set 4: HCM Police 23-25 Ninh Bình

Ho Chi Minh City Police continued with a good start and it seemed this duel would go to set 5. However, LPB Ninh Bình surged strongly afterward with the excellence of two familiar names: Batsuuri and Hung Cuong, quickly turning defeat into victory, surprising Ali Haghparast across the net.

Final result, LPB Ninh Bình defeated Ho Chi Minh City Police 3-1 (25-23; 25-21; 20-25; 25-23).

When did the volleyball match between Ho Chi Minh City Police and LPB Ninh Bình take place?

• Time: 14:30, today 17/4
• Competition: round 1 men's event 2026 National Club Volleyball Championship

List of Ho Chi Minh City Police athletes for round 1 of the 2026 National Club Volleyball Championship

List of LPB Ninh Bình athletes for round 1 of the 2026 National Club Volleyball Championship