Dramatic victory over Geleximco Hung Yen secures XMLS Thanh Hoa's stay in the league

(Volleyball results) - Leah Hardeman’s brilliance in the 5th set proved crucial, enabling XMLS Thanh Hoa to secure an important victory and maintain their place in the National Volleyball League.

Set 1: Thanh Hoa 27-25 Hung Yen

XMLS Thanh Hoa started strong in this match with a more effective offense, featuring foreign player Hardeman, Hoang Thi Thao, and Doan Thi Xuan. However, by mid-set, Geleximco Hung Yen caught up and exchanged points closely with their opponent until the final moments.

In the crucial phase, XMLS Thanh Hoa performed better by blocking Hung Yen’s foreign player Helena Grozer, enabling counterattacks and capitalizing on set-point to take a 1-0 lead.

Set 2: Thanh Hoa 27-25 Hung Yen

The second set continued with thrilling and intense moments fitting the "6-point" match atmosphere. Thanh Hoa, with quality attackers, held certain advantages, but Geleximco Hung Yen, led by coach Tran Van Giap, played fiercely and determinedly.

Both teams fought tightly until the decisive points; here, XMLS Thanh Hoa showed resilience in critical moments to move ahead 2-0. The former national champions faced a huge challenge ahead.

Set 3: Thanh Hoa 19-25 Hung Yen

Geleximco Hung Yen made a strong comeback in the third set after trailing by two sets. Coach Tran Van Giap’s squad improved their defense, while attackers Grozer and Yen Nhi performed much more effectively.

XMLS Thanh Hoa had a poor start in this set and gradually allowed the opponent to pull away in points. The third set win was precious for Grozer and her teammates.

Set 4: Thanh Hoa 21-25 Hung Yen

The victory in set 3 boosted Geleximco Hung Yen’s morale going into the fourth set. Coach Tran Van Giap’s team had a dream start and maintained a significant lead until the final sprint points, thanks to Grozer and Nguyen Thi Uyen.

There was some concern when XMLS Thanh Hoa improved and gradually closed the gap after setter Van Ha entered the game, but Do Lai Yen Nhi ended all hopes of a comeback in this set. Geleximco Hung Yen won set 4 and forced a decisive 5th set. This scenario was quite unfavorable for... Ho Chi Minh City.

Set 5: Thanh Hoa 15-10 Hung Yen

Geleximco Hung Yen surprisingly started poorly in the 5th set, allowing XMLS Thanh Hoa to lead 5-1. Nguyen Thi Uyen’s efforts were insufficient to keep Hung Yen in the match, as their poor reception and foreign player Grozer’s missed chances hurt them.

On the other side, foreign player Hardeman delivered an impressive performance in both attack and defense, while Thanh Hoa’s blockers, Nhu Quynh and Doan Xuan, were extremely effective. Coach Bui Huy Son’s team raced to the finish and officially secured their place in Vietnam’s top professional volleyball league.

Final result, XMLS Thanh Hoa defeated Geleximco Hung Yen 3-2 (27-25; 27-25; 19-25; 21-25; 15-10).

What time is the women's volleyball match between XMLS Thanh Hoa and Geleximco Hung Yen?

• Time: 17:30, today 11/10
• Tournament: 2025 Women's National Volleyball Championship

Compared to Geleximco Hung Yen and Ho Chi Minh City, XMLS Thanh Hoa and Lao Cai Bronze Medalists have an advantage in the relegation battle with more wins and a more balanced squad. Securing a favorable result would almost guarantee Thanh Hoa’s ticket to remain in the National Championship, making victory an essential goal for Coach Bui Huy Son’s team in this match.

For Geleximco Hung Yen, they face two challenging consecutive matches against Thanh Hoa and Lao Cai Bronze Medalists. Without victories in these two games, while Ho Chi Minh City achieves positive results, Coach Tran Van Giap and his players will face huge difficulties in the relegation race and might have to enter a relegation playoff against the team named Bac to decide their fate.

XMLS Thanh Hoa player list for the 2025 Women's National Volleyball Championship

Geleximco Hung Yen player list for the 2025 Women's National Volleyball Championship

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