*PRE-MATCH COMMENTARY
Tra Vinh University, the defending regional champion, is showing tremendous strength with 3 wins in the group stage, scoring 14 goals and conceding only 1 goal. They are considered the best candidates for the only ticket to the TNSV THACO cup 2025 finals.
Tra Vinh University (orange shirt) is showing outstanding strength, winning all 3 group stage matches with 14 goals scored, conceding only 1 goal.
With a uniform squad, confident playing spirit and attractive attacking style of play, Coach Tram Quoc Nam’s students are still on the road to defending the throne. Captain Cao Lu Minh Thuan (8) of Tra Vinh University is also the leading scorer in the Southwest regional qualifiers with 5 goals.
Tra Vinh University is the brightest candidate for the only ticket to the national finals, but first they must overcome Mekong University.
Meanwhile, Mekong University has also shown remarkable progress compared to the previous season. After a 0-0 draw with Dong Thap University, they created a surprise by defeating the “bogeyman” Can Tho University with a score of 3-0. This victory not only helps Cuu Long University repay last year’s debt but also helps the team hold a huge advantage before the final group stage match takes place.
Mekong University is expected to create a surprise against Tra Vinh University
However, the 0-2 defeat to Nam Can Tho University in the final match of the group stage showed that they still have weaknesses that need to be overcome. Defeated against Nam Can Tho University, Cuu Long University players also gave the top spot in group 1 to their opponents.
Fortunately, in the remaining match after that, Can Tho University and Dong Thap University held each other with a score of 0-0. Thanks to that, Cuu Long University players still maintained the second place in group and reached the semi-finals against the top team of group 2, Tra Vinh University.
Entering the semi-finals, despite being underestimated, Cuu Long University still has reasons to believe in a victory.
Cuu Long University leaders warmly rewarded the players after an important win against Can Tho University
They are receiving enthusiastic support from school administrators and fans. Immediately after the victory over Can Tho University, the Board of Directors of Cuu Long University gave the players a reward of 20 million VND. In addition, the geographical distance of about 30 km from the school to Can Tho Stadium will also help them have more fans coming to the stadium to cheer them up compared to Tra Vinh University located more than 80 km from Can Tho.
The match promises to be open, exciting and with many goals. Will Tra Vinh University continue to demonstrate its “destructive” power or will Cuu Long University create an “earthquake”, stopping the Tra Vinh University team from reaching the finals? The answer will be after 80 minutes of intense competition at Can Tho Stadium.
