Dramatic race for a place in the semi-finals.

With a seemingly superior squad, the Hanoi University of Physical Education and Sports team aimed to settle the match against Van Hien University within regular time, avoiding the risk of a penalty shootout. The Hanoi team created a proactive attacking game, but only scored the opening goal in the final minute of the first half. The goal for Hanoi University of Physical Education and Sports was scored by the familiar name Vu Viet Hoang, who had already scored three goals. He also scored to increase the score to 2-0 for the Hanoi University of Physical Education and Sports team.

The Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism team (left) secured the last ticket to the semi-finals.

The two goals scored by Viet Hoang against Van Hien University not only helped the Hanoi University of Physical Education and Sports team secure a place in the semi-finals but also put him at the top of the scoring charts with 5 goals. "Today I had a cold so I wasn't in my best form. However, I feel very happy to have contributed to the team's semi-final qualification. My teammates and I will give our all in the crucial semi-final match against the strong opponent, Da Nang University of Physical Education and Sports," Hoang shared.

Meanwhile, the Van Hien University team also had an impressive second half. After Vo Tran Hoang Phuc headed the ball in to reduce the deficit to 1-2 in the 61st minute, the Van Hien University players were in high spirits. Coach Hoang Hai Duong's players launched an overwhelming attack, creating numerous scoring opportunities but failing to capitalize on them.

The final quarter-final match between Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology was incredibly intense. Both newcomers to the THACO Cup 2025 Finals had similar playing styles: tight marking, no fear of physical contact, and quick attacking plays. Therefore, fans witnessed a tense match with many high-quality plays. The Ho Chi Minh City representative, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, successfully neutralized many sharp attacks from the flanks of Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Furthermore, Coach Nguyen Quoc Nam's players also had several impressive attacking moves. Without the talent of Laotian goalkeeper Thatsa Xaijasone, Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism would have conceded at least three goals.

Ngan Nhu Dung was the standout player in the second half, helping the Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism team dominate their opponents at times. In the 60th minute, he made a speedy, skillful dribble, beating several players from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology team before unleashing a powerful shot that hit the crossbar and went out. However, joy came to the Thanh Hoa team when captain Le Van Thuc shone with the opening goal in the 71st minute, scored with a clever move, powerful acceleration, and accurate finish. This was also the only goal of the match, securing the final ticket to the semi-finals for the Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism team.

Semifinal schedule (March 14th, live on FPT Play and thanhnien.vn)

3:30 PM: Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry - Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism

17:45: Da Nang University of Physical Education and Sports - Hanoi University of Physical Education and Sports

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/kich-tinh-gianh-ve-vao-ban-ket-185250312231728064.htm