HCDG Lao Cai beat VTV Binh Dien Long An 3-2 on October 18 in Vietnam's national women's volleyball championship.
Tuoi Tre also reported a comeback win for VietinBank, while LPBank Ninh Binh and Binh chung Thong tin won in straight sets.
Lao Cai survive a close finish
Lao Cai took the first set 25-18 before Long An won the next two 25-22 and 25-20.
Long An came close to finishing the match in the fourth, but Lao Cai won it 27-25.
The deciding set was equally tight, with Lao Cai prevailing 15-13 to complete the five-set victory.
The source noted periods of rest for Bich Thuy and Kuttika, while Long An's younger players kept the contest competitive despite the team's reduced options.
Lao Cai strengthened their lead with three group-stage rounds remaining. Long An remained third in the standings described by the report.
VietinBank reverse a two-set deficit
VietinBank lost the opening sets to XMLS Thanh Hoa 19-25 and 22-25.
They responded by winning 25-20, 25-21 and 15-12 to take the match 3-2.
LPBank Ninh Binh defeated Ha Noi 25-15, 25-13, 25-13.
Binh chung Thong tin beat Geleximco Hung Yen 3-0, but needed a 30-28 opening set before winning the next two 25-17 and 25-14.
The day's results changed the immediate group-stage picture without settling all final positions, with further fixtures still available for teams to protect or improve their standing.