A “breathtaking” victory
The final qualifying match for the Southwest region took place yesterday, January 17, at Can Tho Stadium between the Tra Vinh University team and the South Can Tho University team and was full of excitement and drama. The Tra Vinh University team is rated higher, establishing a good attack position but also being cautious when assigning people to “follow the ball” in front of the most formidable striker of the Southern Can Tho University team, Tu. Chi Minh. Many opportunities were created by Tra Vinh University’s players, but on an outstanding match day, goalkeeper Pham Dang Khoa had extremely good reflexes, at least 2 saves for the home team.
When the match entered the second minute of extra time, fans of both teams thought about having to decide the winner or loser on penalties when the Tra Vinh University team suddenly scored a goal from Nguyen Van Giau. Catching a pass from a distance from his teammate, Giau headed in dangerously, making goalkeeper Dang Khoa unable to control the ball well and the player rushed in to successfully score. Nguyen Van Giau’s golden goal helped the Tra Vinh University team win a breathtaking victory with a narrow score of 1-0 over the Southern Can Tho University team, thereby winning the only ticket from the Southwest region to the tournament. Ho Chi Minh City participates in the final round (finals).
Coach Tram Quoc Nam of the Tra Vinh University team said: “This was a very difficult final because the Southern Can Tho University team organized an effective defense. We controlled the game well, creating many opportunities, but Late goal but completely deserved. Tra Vinh University team is proud to represent the Southwest region for the second time in a row at the TNSV tournament.
Tra Vinh University team’s journey to the regional championship was convincing when they won all 3 group stage matches against Vinh Long University of Technical Education (4-0), FPT Can Tho University (4-1), Tay Do University (6-0). In the play-off, Coach Tram Quoc Nam’s students won the Cuu Long University team with a score of 1-0 and defeated the Nam Can Tho University team in the final. At last year’s finals, the Tra Vinh University team excellently won tickets to the quarterfinals. This time coach Tram Quoc Nam expects his students to aim for higher achievements.
It’s difficult to stop the host, Nha Trang University
At 3:00 p.m. today, January 18, on the field of Nha Trang University, the final qualifying match for the South Central – Central Highlands region will take place between the Nha Trang University team and the Quy Nhon University team to determine the final ticket to attend the finals of the TNSV tournament. THACO cup 2025.
For the first time participating in the tournament, the Quy Nhon University team made an impression with a winning record in the group stage against the Nha Trang Tourism College team (2-1) and Pacific University (4-1). In the semi-finals, coach Thai Binh Thuan and his team defeated the Da Lat University team 5-0. Meanwhile, the home team Nha Trang University affirmed its strength with victories over Da Lat University (5-0), Khanh Hoa University (2-0) in the group stage. In the semi-finals, coach Nguyen Anh Tu and his team defeated the Nha Trang Tourism College team 2-1.
Coach Thai Binh Thuan of the Quy Nhon University team said: “The force of the Quy Nhon University team is thinner than the opponents. There is not much time to practice before the tournament because of the lack of practice fields, some students are busy with exams.” semester. What the coaching staff is most satisfied with is that the students have a very good competitive spirit and are eager to show themselves when they first come to the tournament.”
Meanwhile, coach Nguyen Anh Tu said: “Our goal from the beginning was to win tickets to the finals. With what was shown in the recent matches, the Quy Nhon University team showed their ability and determination. comprehensive, but I believe the students have high concentration and develop their full potential.”