The home team's players gained momentum as the match progressed, showing strong spirit and determination in every play to maintain their lead in the second set. Thanh Thuy and her teammates continued their winning streak, taking the second set 25-19.

Beyond Thanh Thuy's performance, Cuban foreign player Ortiz also delivered a remarkable game, scoring 11 points.

Binh Dien Long An secured a spot in the final of the VTV9 - Binh Dien 2026 international women's volleyball tournament after defeating Ha Noi Tasco Auto 3-0 in the semi-final on 21/5. Star player Tran Thi Thanh Thuy delivered an outstanding performance, leading her team to victory at the Tay Ninh Gymnasium, which served as the home court for Long An.

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The match, held before a packed audience, saw Ha Noi Tasco Auto, under head coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet and featuring national team players like Le Thanh Thuy, Vi Thi Yen Nhi, Nguyen Khanh Dang, and Vi Thi Nhu Quynh, start strongly and take an early lead. However, Binh Dien Long An, with national team players including Le Nhu Anh, Vo Kim Thoa, and Tran Thi Thanh Thuy, quickly regrouped. They controlled the game, closing the gap to win the first set 25-20.

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["The Binh Dien Long An players erupted in joy after securing their spot in the final.","The Binh Dien Long An players erupted in joy after securing their spot in the final.","The Binh Dien Long An players erupted in joy after securing their spot in the final.","Long An fans of all ages celebrated the home team's victory."]

Thanh Thuy was named player of the match for her 21 points.

{"caption_all":"Thanh Thuy celebrated with coach Ngoc Hoa and the fans after the game. Binh Dien Long An will face Giang To Club from Trung Quoc in the final match at 20:00 on 23/5.nnThe VTV9 - Binh Dien 2026 is the 15th edition of the tournament, held from 15/5 to 23/5 at the Tay Ninh Provincial Gymnasium.nnTop Vietnamese women's volleyball teams participated, including hosts Binh Dien Long An, Binh Chung Thong Tin, VietinBank, LPBank Ninh Binh, and Ha Noi Tasco Auto. Three prominent Asian teams also competed: Giang To (Trung Quoc), Suwon City (South Korea), and Gunma Green Wings (Japan).nnThe total prize fund for this year's tournament is 48,700 USD, equivalent to approximately 1,2 billion dong. The champion will receive 15,000 USD, the runner-up 10,000 USD, and the third-place team 7,000 USD. Numerous individual awards were also presented, including best player, best spiker, best setter, best libero, best young player, most impressive young player, and "Miss".","caption_items":"["",""]"}Duc Dong