MB Border Guard achieves a comeback victory against their biggest rival, securing a perfect record in the 2026 National Volleyball Championship.

In a thrilling comeback, MB Border Guard defeated Ho Chi Minh City Police 3-2 (set scores: 22-25, 21-25, 25-19, 25-23, 15-13), showcasing the reigning champion's composure in a high-stakes match.

The match between MB Border Guard and Ho Chi Minh City Police in the 2026 National Championship lived up to fans' expectations: intense, closely contested, and emotionally charged until the final points.

Right from the first set, Ho Chi Minh City Police started with high tempo and executed powerful wing attacks. Foreign striker Ali Haghparast became the focal point with strong spikes from position 4, consistently penetrating MB Border Guard's block.

Not only attacking effectively, the police team also defended solidly, minimizing the opponent's counter-attack opportunities. This allowed Ho Chi Minh City Police to maintain a stable point gap and close out set 1 with a 25-22 win.

The momentum in set 2 saw little change. MB Border Guard struggled with first-step execution, preventing their setter from deploying diverse tactics. This enabled Ho Chi Minh City Police to focus their blocking on the main attacking points.

Ali Haghparast continued his explosive performance with consecutive points, helping his team build a significant advantage. Despite MB Border Guard's efforts to catch up late in the set, Ho Chi Minh City Police remained composed to win 25-21, leading 2-0 and nearing victory.

The match's turning point came in set 3 when Coach Tran Dinh Tien decided to adjust personnel. Minh Duc was introduced to improve first-step play, while Ngoc Thuan was shifted to the opposite hitter position to enhance attacking power.

This change immediately proved effective. MB Border Guard played more cohesively, the setter had more tactical options, especially quick attacks through the middle. As the match balanced, MB Border Guard's morale rose and they gradually dominated to win 25-19, narrowing the score to 1-2.

Set 4 became a tense point-by-point chase. The teams exchanged points continuously, with neither side building a large lead. MB Border Guard showed greater stability in defense and blocking, particularly at the end of the set. At 23-23, the military team capitalized on opponent errors to score two decisive points, winning 25-23 and forcing a fifth set.

The deciding set unfolded as a true "early final." The two teams again traded blows, battling for each point. Crucial blocks and effective counter-attacks helped MB Border Guard gain the edge at key moments.

As pressure mounted, the military team's composure was clearly evident. They seized the final opportunity to close set 5 with a 15-13 score, completing an emotional 3-2 comeback and maintaining a perfect record in this year's National Championship after five matches.