LienViet Bank defend title in nail-biting finish
Defending champions LienViet Bank retained their hold VTV Binh Dien Volleyball Cup after coming from behind to beat hosts Binh Dien Long An in the final match on March 11.
They were deserving winners of the International Women's Volleyball Tournament in Dak Nong Province, coming from behind twice to win 22-25, 26-24, 22-25, 26-24, 16-14 in a thrilling 165-minute encounter.
Binh Dien Long An showed their high skills during the entire match, forcing their rivals to work hard and keep pace. However, their young players were not experienced enough to maintain their leading position against the national champions.
In the match to decide third place, the Vietinbank team beat China's Weifang.
The tournament winners took the prize money of US$15,000, with the first and second runner-up taking US$8,000 and US$6,000 respectively.
The organisers also presented prizes to the best player, libero, hitter, setter and blocker of the tournament.