The tournament officially kicked off with a vibrant atmosphere.
Adverse weather conditions, especially the storm on the afternoon of July 19, have significantly affected the schedule and quality of the matches, forcing the organizers to adjust the schedule for many important matches. The playground brings together 12 of the best teams nationwide after a tense qualifying round, promising to bring eye-catching and emotional matches.

Dai Tu FC won 3 thrilling points in Group B
Right in the first round, Group B witnessed an exciting encounter between defending champion Dai Tu FC and 36 Hoang Nong Thao Vy - a strong candidate for the throne. Despite opening the score early thanks to Duc Tu, coach Ngoc Duy's team let their opponent equalize in the beginning of the second half. It was not until the extra time that Dai Tu FC scored the final goal to make it 2-1, thereby winning all 3 points on the opening day.
At the same time, Hieu Hoa Quahaco also had an important 2-1 victory over Son Trang, thanks to goals from Xuan Vu and Tran Duy. This victory helped them temporarily rise to the top of Group B.
SHB FC won big in group A
In Group A, SHB FC proved their class by crushing KPL Friendly with a score of 8-1 - the biggest result in the first round, and also an affirmation of their ambition to conquer the title this season.
Meanwhile, the match between My My and Da Lube ended in a 1-1 draw, even though My My took the lead in the first half thanks to Khanh Huy's goal.

Claudecir shines, Thien Khoi wins thrillingly in group C
In Group C, the focus was on the match between Thien Khoi FC and SXKT Dak Lak . Former V.League striker Claudecir shone brightly with a brace, helping Thien Khoi to a dramatic 2-1 victory.
In the remaining match, Phan Kha Construction played with determination but still had to accept a 1-2 defeat against Dien Bach Khoa - Ninh Thuan .
Weather disrupts match schedule
The most notable factor in this round is the weather. Heavy rain and thunderstorms on the afternoon of July 19 caused four matches in Group A and Group C to be postponed to July 20.
Although the organizers quickly adjusted the match schedule, the sudden change had a significant impact on the teams' preparation. Some coaches expressed concern that the high competition density would overload the players and affect their professional quality.

Tournament marked with sportsmanship and community spirit
However, the atmosphere at the stadium was still very enthusiastic with enthusiastic cheers from the fans. The gathering of strong teams from all regions and the thorough investment from the Organizing Committee created an emotional tournament.
This is the fourth consecutive year that Saigon Beer - Alcohol - Beverage Corporation (SABECO) through its Saigon Beer brand has accompanied VPL as a strategic partner. This partnership not only contributes to enhancing the image, scale and reputation of the tournament, but also clearly demonstrates SABECO's commitment to spreading an active lifestyle, promoting community cohesion and arousing national pride through sports.
With exciting developments right from the first round and the spirit of the teams, the 2025 Bia Saigon Dragon Cup Finals promises to continue to bring high-quality matches, despite the potentially risky weather. Fans are expecting even more explosive performances in the upcoming matches.
Source: https://tienphong.vn/khoi-tranh-vck-giai-bong-da-7-nguoi-quoc-gia-bia-saigon-dragon-cup-2025-nhieu-thach-thuc-tu-thoi-tiet-post1762763.tpo
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