Hóa chất Đức Giang moved above Hà Nội in Vietnam's national women's volleyball table with a 3-1 victory in Vĩnh Long on 15 October. SGGP Thể thao reports set scores of 25-14, 25-15, 18-25 and 25-19.
Different approaches to selection
Hà Nội had recently completed a five-set match against Binh chủng Thông tin. According to the report, coach Nguyễn Tuấn Kiệt rested several leading players and used more reserves.
Hóa chất Đức Giang selected a strong side including Trần Tú Linh, Trần Thị Bích Thủy and Kuttika Kaewpin. They won the first two sets before Hà Nội reduced the deficit in the third.
A 25-19 fourth set completed the victory. The result was consequently a four-set win rather than a straight-sets success, despite the decisive opening scores.
The standings remain provisional
Hóa chất Đức Giang now have 22 points from eight wins and one defeat in the article's table. Hà Nội have the same win-loss record but 21 points, leaving them second.
Keeping points and victories separate is necessary to understand that change in position. The new lead describes the current stage, not a championship or a confirmed semi-final place.
Both teams have five matches left in the second-phase group programme at Vĩnh Long. The report notes expectations that they could finish among the top four, but those are forecasts.
The remaining fixtures will determine final positions and progression. The completed 3-1 result supplies a real change at the top without settling that later competition.