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This is the first time Vinh Long University of Technical Education has participated in the tournament and has invested hundreds of millions of dong to prepare. To select players, the school organized a student football tournament with 52 teams participating over the course of 2 months. After a rigorous selection process, the 25 best players were selected and were given the best training conditions at the Vinh Long Provincial Sports Training and Competition Center. Mr. Le Thanh Quang Duc, President of the Student Association of Vinh Long University of Technical Education, said the school has invested 100 million VND in the team, showing great interest in the tournament.
Meanwhile, Tra Vinh University, the reigning champion of the Southwest region qualifying round of the 2nd Vietnamese Youth Football Tournament – 2024, is determined to defend the throne. After two successful seasons, with tickets to the finals in 2024 and regional runner-up position in 2023, Tra Vinh University is considered the “bogeyman” in this year’s Southwest regional qualifiers.
Despite saying goodbye to some key players, Tra Vinh University’s squad is still highly appreciated with goalscorers such as Huynh Dang Khoa, Son Ngoc Tam, Vo Pham Nhat Duy, Cao Lu Minh Thuan… Coach Tram Quoc Nam is confident that the players’ performance will go deep in the tournament. However, with increasing competition, Tra Vinh University’s journey to defend its Western regional throne will not be easy.