VietinBank surprises by reaching the Hoa Lu Cup final against VTV Binh Dien Long An

VietinBank Club qualifies for the Hoa Lu Cup 2026 final following a 3-1 victory over the Signal Corps.

On March 22, the Hoa Lu Cup - Binh Dien 2026 semifinal between VietinBank and the Signal Corps unfolded dramatically and unexpectedly. With stable performance in the group stage, the Signal Corps was highly rated, but VietinBank's girls created a major upset by winning 3-1 (25-22, 27-25, 26-28, 25-12).

The first set saw VietinBank take the lead thanks to the brilliance of Hmia E Ban, while the Signal Corps struggled against their opponent's solid defense. In the second set, the Signal Corps led by up to 5 points at one stage, but unstable mentality and VietinBank's excellent defensive plays caused them to lose reversely 25-27.

In the third set, the Signal Corps managed to narrow the gap thanks to the standout performance of main attacker Nguyen Huynh Phương Thuy. She continuously scored crucial points, helping the team reduce the deficit and win 28-26.

However, the fourth set marked the end for the Signal Corps, as they committed many errors and VietinBank easily concluded the match with a 25-12 score, officially securing their place in the final.

This victory is not only an outstanding performance by VietinBank's girls but also marks a significant turning point, as they overcame the reigning runner-up to reach the final match of the Hoa Lu Cup 2026.

VietinBank's opponent in the final is VTV Binh Dien Long An, the team that defeated LP Bank Ninh Bình in yesterday's semifinal. The final between VietinBank and VTV Binh Dien Long An will take place at 16:00 on March 23. Meanwhile, the third-place match between Ninh Bình and the Signal Corps will occur at 14:00 on the same day.