Attractive right from the qualifying round

The TNSV THACO Cup 2025 football tournament has a record number of participants (from the first season of 2023 to present), with 67 teams from universities, colleges, and academies across the country participating in the competition, including: 66 qualifying teams and the host team Ton Duc Thang University (playing from the final round).

Accordingly, the qualifying round of TNSV THACO Cup 2025 has 66 teams divided into 6 regions competing from December 28, 2024 to January 18, 2025, including: the northern region (December 30, 2024 - January 10, 2025 at Thuy Loi University Stadium, Hanoi), Central Coast (January 6 - January 12, 2025 at Military Zone 5 Stadium - Da Nang), South Central and Central Highlands (January 10 - January 18, 2025 at Nha Trang University Stadium), Southeast (January 4 - January 12, 2025 at Bau Thanh Stadium, Ba Ria - Vung Tau), Southwest (January 8 - January 17, 2025 at Can Tho Stadium) and Ho Chi Minh City (December 28, 2024 - January 15, 2025 at Ton Duc Thang University Stadium). The 11 qualifying teams, along with the host team Ton Duc Thang University, will compete in the final round of the tournament from March 1 to March 16, 2024, following the same format as the current U.19 and U.21 tournaments.

Two former Vietnamese players Tran Minh Chien (right) and Do Khai draw lots to divide the group

The groups have been determined after the draw ceremony. Many attractive groups with the appearance of strong teams, promising to bring dramatic competitions.

The results of the draw are as follows:

- The northern region has 9 participating teams, divided equally into 3 groups. The teams compete in a round robin to calculate points and rank. The two teams that finish first in the group and the second team with the best results will play a play-off, selecting 2 teams to participate in the final round.

Group A: Thuy Loi University, Dai Nam University, Dong A University of Technology

Group B: Hanoi University of Physical Education and Sports, Vietnam - Hungary University of Industry, National Economics University

Group C: Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Hanoi University of Business and Technology, Hanoi University of Industry

Two former players Phan Thanh Binh (right) and Nguyen Tuan Phong

- The Central Coast region has 9 participating teams, divided equally into 3 groups. The teams compete in a round robin to calculate points and rank. The two teams that finish first in the group and the second team with the best results will play a play-off, selecting 2 teams to participate in the final round.

Group A: University of Economics - Hue University, University of Science - Hue University, Duy Tan University

Group B: Danang University of Physical Education and Sports, Hue University of Law, Vietnam-Korea University of Information Technology and Communications - Danang University

Group C: Hue University, FPT Polytechnic College, University of Technical Education - University of Danang

- The South Central - Central Highlands region has 6 participating teams, divided into 2 groups. The teams compete in a round robin to calculate points and rank. The first and second place teams in each group will advance to the semi-finals and finals. The winning team in the regional final will advance to the finals.

Group A: Nha Trang University, Dalat University, Khanh Hoa University

Group B: Quy Nhon University, Pacific University, Nha Trang College of Tourism

Journalists participate in the draw for the qualifying round of the TNSV THACO Cup 2025

- The Southeast region has 6 participating teams, divided into 2 groups. The teams compete in a round robin to calculate points and rank. The first and second place teams in each group will advance to the semi-finals and finals. The winning team in the regional final will advance to the finals.

Group A: Ba Ria - Vung Tau University, Binh Duong University, Sonadezi College of Technology and Management

Group B: Dong Nai University of Technology, Lac Hong University, Lilama2 International College of Technology

- Ho Chi Minh City has 28 participating teams, divided into 7 groups. The teams compete in a round robin to calculate points and rank. The 7 first-place teams and 1 second-place team with the best results will play a play-off to select 4 teams to participate in the final round.

Table A: Ho Chi Minh City University of Physical Education and Sports, Saigon Polytechnic College, University of Finance and Marketing, Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport

Group B: Van Hien University, Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance, Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, Hung Vuong University, Ho Chi Minh City

Group C: Van Lang University, RMIT University, Gia Dinh University, Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry

Group D: Saigon University of Technology, People's Police University, Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages ​​and Information Technology, Ho Chi Minh City Open University

Table E: Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Saigon University, Ho Chi Minh City Banking University, Saigon International University

Group F: Ho Chi Minh City University of Agriculture and Forestry, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Ho Chi Minh City University of Management and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology - VNU-HCM

Group G: Ho Chi Minh City University of Technical Education, University of Science - VNU-HCM City, Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics, Vietnam Aviation Academy

- The Southwest region has 8 participating teams, divided into 2 groups. The teams compete in a round robin to calculate points and rank. The first and second place teams in each group will advance to the semi-finals and finals. The winning team in the regional final will advance to the finals.

Group A: Can Tho University, Nam Can Tho University, Cuu Long University, Dong Thap University

Group B: Tay Do University, FPT University Can Tho, Vinh Long University of Technical Education, Tra Vinh University

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ket-qua-boc-tham-chia-bang-giai-tnsv-thaco-cup-2025-hap-dan-ngay-tu-vong-loai-185241217164654677.htm