From early morning, local people flocked to Huc Dong Football Stadium, chatting noisily, eagerly awaiting the match that would decide the championship. Elderly men and women also joined in the spirit of enthusiastic cheering along with their children and grandchildren. The mild, cool weather seemed to please people, adding to the bustling atmosphere for the final moments of the football season.
From their hometown Lao Cai , hundreds of fans sat in cars overnight, traveling more than 500 km to be present in Binh Lieu, Quang Ninh, to support the players of Lam Thuong team. The convoy arrived at Huc Dong stadium early, carrying banners with many messages to the women on the field. Lam Thuong is also the team that traveled the farthest in this year's Quang Ninh Province Ethnic Minority Women's Football Tournament, making a special mark when a mother and daughter joined the team - the pair of players Nong Thi Yeu (born in 1985) and goalkeeper Nong Thi Phuong (born in 2008).
Lao Cai team won the championship of the Women's Football Championship for ethnic minorities in Quang Ninh province
Not only bustling on the field, the final match between Mong Duong (Quang Ninh) and Lam Thuong (Lao Cai) teams also attracted a lot of attention and love from audiences across the country. On the livestream of digital platforms, the event recorded nearly 100,000 spectators enjoying it. Many netizens left comments cheering for the players, continuously discussing each development of the match. With a score of 4 - 1, Lam Thuong team brought home the prestigious cup. This is also the team with the biggest win this season, in addition to the first prize, there are four secondary prizes: Best player for Hoang Thi Huyen, Best goalkeeper for Nong Thi Phuong, Miss of the tournament for Hoang Phuong Thuy and Sports Family.
In recent days, the presence of the Quang Ninh Province Ethnic Minority Women's Football Tournament 2025 - VTV5 Cup has made the peaceful mountainous area of Binh Lieu unusually exciting. Going out to the field to witness the fierce matches and watching the female players shine in their traditional colors has become a daily habit of the people.
Hearing that many teachers were participating in the tournament, local students invited each other to the field to cheer enthusiastically, preserving the unique memories of the teacher-student relationship in Binh Lieu. The home team was the team with the largest number of teachers and the highest average age of the season. As always enthusiastic on the podium, the teachers kept their enthusiasm in every moment of sports, bringing the spirit of Binh Lieu to the semi-finals.
The Organizing Committee awarded individual and collective prizes.
From December 3 to 7, Binh Lieu football field hosted 15 matches, capturing the footprints of 130 players of all ages and occupations. The oldest striker was in his 60s, the youngest was a 16-year-old female student. Each player competed seriously and wholeheartedly, contributing many fiery passes. Sometimes unable to avoid falling, the sisters quickly dusted off their hands and feet and then rushed back onto the field with the spirit of warriors. As opponents but also as sisters and compatriots, the teams kindly asked and encouraged each other, leaving behind many lovely and touching moments.
The 2025 Quang Ninh Province Ethnic Minority Women's Football Tournament - VTV5 Cup is organized by the Ethnic Language Television Department - Vietnam Television (VTV5) in coordination with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Ninh Province and the People's Committee of Binh Lieu Commune, with the goal of improving the spiritual life and expanding development opportunities for women in the highlands.
The players are not only sports enthusiasts but also representatives of a strong spirit, daring to challenge and ready to step out of the familiar framework. The fact that they wear traditional costumes when stepping onto the field not only shows national pride but also creates a very unique image of the tournament.
The tournament was organized with the aim of honoring the culture of ethnic minorities, encouraging highland women to confidently participate in community activities, promoting gender equality and spreading the spirit of healthy sports. This is also an activity to promote the mass sports movement and promote tourism in Binh Lieu - a land rich in tradition and unique landscapes of Quang Ninh.
During the 5 days of competition, 8 teams with players from many ethnic groups such as San Chi, Dao Thanh Y, Dao Thanh Phan, San Diu, Tay, Cao Lan..., created more than 70 goals, creating a series of beautiful memories for the Quang Ninh Province Ethnic Minority Women's Football Tournament 2025 - VTV5 Cup. On digital platforms, the tournament reached nearly 1 million views, exploded in the media with many million-view clips, created a strong spreading effect, and received a lot of attention and support from audiences across the country. Closing a successful season, the Quang Ninh Province Ethnic Minority Women's Football Tournament - VTV5 Cup opens up expectations for many seasons in the coming years.
Results of the 2025 Quang Ninh Province Ethnic Minority Women's Football Tournament - VTV5 Cup
Individual awards
Oldest player: Player Loan Thi Kim (57 years old) - Binh Lieu Team - Quang Ninh Province
Youngest player: Player Giap Thi Tuong Vy (16 years old) - Binh Lieu High School Team - Quang Ninh Province
Beauty of the tournament: Player Hoang Phuong Thuy - Lam Thuong Team - Lao Cai Province
Best player: Player Hoang Thi Huyen - Lam Thuong Team - Lao Cai Province
Top scorer: Player Loan Thi Chuyen - Mong Duong Team - Quang Ninh Province (8 goals)
Best Goalkeeper Award: Goalkeeper Nong Thi Phuong - Lam Thuong Team - Lao Cai Province
Collective Award First Prize: Lam Thuong Team - Lao Cai Province
Second Prize: Mong Duong Team - Quang Ninh Province
Third place: Binh Lieu Team - Quang Ninh Province Hoa An Team - Tuyen Quang Province
School Sports (Team with the most students): Binh Lieu High School Team - Quang Ninh Province
Fair play award: Huc Dong Team - Quang Ninh Province
Outstanding Referee Team Award: Final Match Referee Team
Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/chi-em-lam-thuong-lao-cai-gianh-ngoi-vuong-giai-bong-da-nu-cac-dan-toc-thieu-so-tinh-quang-ninh-mo-rong-nam-2025-cup-vtv5-20251207123604143.htm
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