Tay Do University strives to overcome difficulties in the Southwest qualifying round

Lucky draw in the Southwest qualifying round

Although they never touched the golden ticket in the previous two seasons, with their fiery playing style, Tay Do University is highly appreciated by teams in the Southwest region. Remember, TNSV THACO cup 2024, although it was the first time participating in the tournament, the team made Tra Vinh University (the team that later won tickets to the final round) have to work very hard to win at least 1-0.

In particular, in the final match of the group stage, Tay Do University team played extremely well and won 5-2 against FPT Can Tho University. This result could not help Tay Do University advance (because Tra Vinh University then won 7-1 against FPT Can Tho University), but it was enough to leave a big impression in the hearts of fans and supporters. .

This year, Tay Do University will meet again Tra Vinh University, FPT University Can Tho and rookie Vinh Long University of Technical Education in group B, the Southwestern qualifying round of the football tournament. Adolescent Vietnamese students 3rd THACO cup 2025 (TNSV THACO cup 2025). Tay Do University’s coaching staff believes that the team has drawn a lucky draw when they fall into a group that is “easier” than the remaining groups (including Can Tho University, Can Tho South University, and Mekong University). and Dong Thap University).

Not only that, the competition schedule is also very favorable when the Tay Do University team will meet opponents with gradually increasing qualifications, respectively FPT Can Tho University, Vinh Long University of Technical Education and finally meet The reigning regional champion Tra Vinh University’s forehead.

Tay Do University team coach Tran Trung Du said that this will help the team have enough time to learn from experience, catch up with the match effectively, especially not being “overwhelmed” when meeting strong opponents. If the players play with a stable spirit, the goal of winning one of the two tickets to the semi-finals is completely possible.

Many pillars graduated and got injured

However, coach Tran Trung Du and his team cannot help but worry. This year the squad has had many important changes, losing many experienced key strikers; including player Vo Huynh Phuoc – who scored a double goal against FPT Can Tho University last year.

“Compared to 2024, our team has 3-4 key players who have graduated from school. Unfortunately, player Thai Trung Thuc, who played very well last year, got injured. New players add technical skills. Personally, I have it, but my experience and playing mentality is not the same. Besides, you guys are used to playing on courts 5 and 7, so moving to field 11 is still a bit confusing and difficult,” coach Tran Trung. Du said.

However, according to Tay Do University’s coaching staff, changing students each year is a good point of the football tournament. Adolescent students in general. Because this will help teams avoid the “one color” situation, new matches will be unexpected and unpredictable and teams will be motivated to find opportunities for themselves. The proof is that in the past two years, the Southwest qualifying round has changed hands twice (Can Tho University and Tra Vinh University) and this third year the number of participating teams continues to increase, showing the greater attraction of the tournament.

To solve the personnel problem, Tay Do University’s preparations for the 2025 THACO Cup have also been more thoughtful and thorough than last year. During the week, in addition to 2 training sessions and 1 friendly match on the large 11-player field, the team also spent a lot of time practicing on the small field, especially finishing, deploying the ball on both sides, one-touch coordination… In particular, this year Tay Do University will call and support students to cheer for the players to have a better playing spirit.

“In our group, besides Tra Vinh University, which is slightly better, the opportunity to continue is divided equally among the remaining 3 teams. This does not mean that the team does not set a goal to win against Tra Vinh University, a team has the ability to control the midfield very well. The coaching staff and players are paying close attention to this issue to find ways to counter and compete with the other team in the final match of the group stage”, coach Tran Trung. Du shared.