The Schedule for today and tomorrow:
Times are gmt +7
20 May
(5 - 8 placings)
1700h Thong Tin vs Suwon City
(Semifinal 1)
2000h Jiangsu vs LP Bank
21 May
(5 - 8 placings)
1700h Gunma vs Vietinbank
(Semifinal 2)
2000h Long An vs Ha Noi Tasco Auto
Posts by Julian Chow
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Nguyen Lan Vy from the Long An team won the Miss Áo Bà Ba Beauty Pageant during the Gala Dinner last night.
" Áo Bà Ba is traditional Southern Vietnamese garment originating from the Mekong Delta, known for it's casual elegance ".... AI overview
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Rest day today... but it's GALA NIGHT !
including " Miss Áo Bà Ba" Beauty Pageant for the players
https://www.youtube.com/live/kwPSsQxcgBM?si=bN9Z3e0cv5Mi7k52
Update
There's no sound atm, I'm sure it's only temporary, and the sound/music will return.
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What happened on Day 4...
I don't know what to say 😕
Gunma won against Suwon City (3-1) to end the preliminary stage with
2 wins/1 loss (3-1, 3-1 and 0-3) but in the last match strong Ha Noi unexpectedly lost to LP Bank 1-3.
This meant LP Bank has 2 wins/1 loss (3-1, 3-1 and 1-3)... the same as Gunma but they advance to the semis on better set ratio.
Ha Noi (esp their head coach, Tuan Kiat) and even the organisers of the event are currently being roasted by netizens for unsportsmanship behaviour !
In another match today, Jiangsu, as expected easily beat Vietinbank 3-0.
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Results of Day 3
Gunma 3:1 LP Bank
Gunma keep their semifinal dream alive with this win. They need a win against Suwon City today while hoping Ha Noi continue their winning streak against LP Bank.
Ha Noi 3:0 Suwon City
Vi Thi Nhu Quynh is again unstoppable.
Ha Noi secured the top position in Pool B and is likely to meet Long An in the Semis.
It's interesting that Ha Noi's coach Tuan Kiat is also NT head coach.
Long An 3:1 Thong Tin
Thong Tin almost went 2 sets up when they led 22-19 in set 2, but a strong hit by Trà My (pronounced 'Cha Mi' ) followed by five strong jump serves meant Long An took it 25-22. The question everyone is asking is how come 18yo Quynh Huong from Thong Tin, clearly one of the best hitters now isn't picked for the NT?
NT head coach, Tuan Kiat explained that her club wanted her to have more time to complete her studies first.
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A crunch Pool A match between Long An and Thong Tin with the winner going to the Semifinals...
https://www.youtube.com/live/DYoI2FzNaKY?si=_8Swb3b5lYRaxTmi
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In the Gunma - LP Bank match happening now, Niida Momoko OH of Gunma suddenly collapsed and had to be carried of the court.
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Results of Day 2
LPBank 3:1 Suwon City
LP Bank came from a set down to overcome Suwon City. In pool B, LP Bank and Ha Noi are 1:0 in win/loss whereas Suwon City and Gunma are winless.
Jiangsu 3:1 Thong Tin
Thong Tin gave Jiangsu a scare when they came back strongly in set 4. However trailing 11-13, coach Shi Hairong brought in reserve MB Li Hanyu who helped turn things around. Li has a very quick arm swing and can hit strongly, which is uncommon among Chinese MBs currently playing.
Long An 3:0 Vietinbank
Vietinbank has been overwhelmed again and with 2 losses are out of the semis. With Jiangsu assured of a semifinal spot in Pool A, Long An will battle Thong Tin today for the other spot in what promises to be a cracker of a match
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Results of Day 1
Thong Tin 3:0 Vietinbank
Thong Tin were too strong for Vietinbank. NT players Pham Thi Nguyet Anh (OH) and Pham Thi Hien (MB) making an impact. Youngster Pham Quynh Huong (b.2008, 187cm) was also impressive.
Ha Noi Tasco Auto 3:0 Gunma
I was expecting a win for Gunma. Yes, they were without their foreign players and maybe also missing a few of their regular starters, but they did place 7th in the final rankings of the SV League. For Ha Noi, Vi Thi Nhu Quynh proved too hot to handle.
Jiangsu 3:1 Long An
Closely fought match. Lefty Opposite Try My and 4T were almost unstoppable in the first two sets but I think energy levels dropped affecting their performances. For Jiangsu it was a good all round team effort. A surprise was no.22 Wei with her powerful jump serves and strong hitting. It's possible these two could meet again in the finals.
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Opening Ceremony followed by Jiangsu vs Long An match
https://www.youtube.com/live/6BYDhWpFCTI?si=HSQW7PvH6pBgmm-x
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Ha Noi Tasco Auto is leading Gunma Green Wings by a set (25-20) in this Pool B match
https://www.youtube.com/live/4SOjpZNa_mA?si=nJlcMlGxTk6SiMA9
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Team Composition of Pool B teams:
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Team Composition of Pool A teams:
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All set to go...the schedule (times are
gmt +7
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A quick look at key players in the local teams:
VTV Binh Dien Long An
The host, and arguably the strongest local team with NT players no.3 Tran Thi Thanh Thuy...4T(OH), setter no.14 Vo Thi Kim Thoa, no.1 Nguyen Thi Tra My (OP) and two Cuban stars no.19 Lianet Garcia and no.29 Regla Martinez Ortiz, both OHs.
I think they are the favourites along with Gunma and Jiangsu.
LP Bank Ninh Binh
Nguyen Thi Uyen (OH), Luu Thi Hue (MB), Kuttika Kaewpin (OH) from Thailand and possibly Wang Yizhu (OH) from China. A notable absentee is star opposite Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen.
Binh Chung Thong Tin
NT players no.11 Hoang Thi Kieu Trinth (OP) no.19 Doan Thi Lam Oanh, considered the country's top setter.
Hanoi Tasco Auto
No.8 Le Thanh Thuy (MB) no.16 Nhu Quynh (OH), no.12 Khanh Dang the NT's top Libero.
Not sure if tall German Ivana Vanjak (OH) will join them in this tournament.
Vietinbank
There're no big stars in this team, but they play well as a team. Not sure if Suvi Kokkonen from Finland will join the team here.
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VTV9 Cup 2026
Rosters of the 3 foreign teams:
Gunma Green Wings (Japan)
Suwon City (Korea)
Jiangsu Zeneth Steel (China)
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All the teams drafted their foreigners but why Peppers didnt ?
The team is currently under a cloud of uncertainty due to financial problems. If no new investors are found soon, the team risk being disbanded
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The Asian Quarter Players for the 2026/2027 Korean Women's League has been announced.
Player Country Team Megawati
HangestriIndonesia
🇮🇩Hyundai Zhong Hui China 🇨🇳 Red Sparks Miwako
OsanaiJapan 🇯🇵 IBK Altos Jahstice
YauchiJapan 🇯🇵 Pink Spiders Mami
UchisatoJapan 🇯🇵 Hi-Pass Thanacha
SooksodThailand 🇹🇭 GS Caltex -
Display MoreJiangsu's roster will be:
Fan Bo-ning (OH), Wei Yi-shan (OH), Yang Jia (MB), Li Han-yu (MB), Shi Jia-yi (S), Zhou Ye-tong (OP), Liu Ming-yue (L)
After loaned to Beijing VC, we don't know where Wan Zi-yue (MB) is now...
I know their top players are involved in NT training but this is still a good selection. Fan has the height and reach (195cm/320) to make a good attacker, but she has to change her hitting style and improve on her upper body strength. She's not yet 20, so hopefully she keeps improving. I also like Yang Jia. She's not as tall as the other MBs but she position herself well, can anticipate shots and even reposition her block in midair. She needs to improve on her serve though.