Press Cup 2025: Thanh Nien Newspaper's victorious start

Editor-in-Chief of Thanh Nien Newspaper, journalist Nguyen Ngoc Toan (fourth from left) with Thanh Nien Newspaper football team

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Press Cup 2025: Thanh Nien Newspaper wins impressively

Thanh Nien Newspaper team participates in Press Cup 2025 with a squad that continues to be strongly rejuvenated, with the framework of Tien Trinh, Ngoc Duong, Duy Khanh, Duy Thinh, Nguyen Khang, Tuong Duy, Nguyen Vu... and the experience of captain Minh Phuoc and Van Binh, Minh Luan, Thanh Long, Van Lam, Huu Hau, Bao Vinh... led by coach Nguyen Hai Dang.

In the opening match, the Thanh Nien Newspaper team had a thrilling competition with their fateful opponent, the Tuoi Tre Newspaper of Ho Chi Minh City . Although they had more possession of the ball, their impatience caused the Thanh Nien Newspaper players to concede 2 goals from counter-attacks by the Tuoi Tre Newspaper of Ho Chi Minh City , scored by Quang Thinh and Nhu Hung in the 6th and 14th minutes.

In the most difficult moments, the Thanh Nien Newspaper team responded wonderfully, rushing forward strongly. The team tried to speed up the match, taking advantage of the youth to find goals, although for most of the second half they encountered a well-organized Tuoi Tre TP.HCM defense with goalkeeper Duc Thien playing excellently.

The match was intense and fierce.

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But after much effort, Thanh Nien Newspaper players found the back of the net with a double from Phan Dinh Ngoc Vu in the 33rd and 35th minutes. Ngoc Duong and Duy Khanh scored two consecutive goals in the last two minutes, sealing a spectacular comeback with a final victory of 4-2 for Thanh Nien Newspaper.

Exciting group stage

This victory helped Thanh Nien Newspaper temporarily top Group A of the 2025 Press Cup in the Southern region. In the remaining match, the team of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper and the alliance of Ho Chi Minh City Law Newspaper - Zing News drew 3-3.

Cong Danh (minutes 8, 34) scored a double and Tan Thanh scored in the 31st minute for the Lao Dong Newspaper team. The three goals of the Ho Chi Minh City Law Newspaper - Zing News alliance were scored by Thanh Hai (scored 2 goals) and Van Thang.

In Group B, the traditional team HTV had a narrow 2-1 victory over VOH with 2 goals from Tuan Lam and The Man while Van Phuc scored for VOH.

The joy of victory of Thanh Nien Newspaper team

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The match between VnExpress and VTV9 ended in a 2-2 draw. Dang Bao and Hoang Vu scored for VnExpress while Ngoc Thang and Minh Nghia scored for VTV9.

After the first round, the Press Cup 2025 also identified 4 faces to receive the Best Player of the Match award including Nguyen Vu ( Thanh Nien Newspaper), Minh Nghia (VTV9), Quang Hien (HTV), Cong Danh (Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper).

The group stage of the Press Cup 2025 is expected to end after two matches in the morning and afternoon of May 21. The Thanh Nien Newspaper team will meet the Ho Chi Minh City Law Newspaper - Zing News Alliance at 9:30 a.m., before facing the Lao Dong Newspaper at 2:30 p.m.

It is expected that the two strongest teams representing the South will participate in the national final round which will take place in Tu Son City (Bac Ninh Province) from June 5 to 7. In particular, the national champion of the Press Cup 2025 will represent Vietnam in a friendly match with the Thai press team on June 10 in Hanoi .

Journalist Nguyen Ngoc Toan (blue shirt, standing in the middle), Editor-in-Chief of Thanh Nien Newspaper, participated in presenting souvenirs to football teams at the opening ceremony of Press Cup 2025.

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Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Toan encouraged the Thanh Nien Newspaper football team at the opening ceremony. This year, the Thanh Nien Newspaper football team continues its rejuvenation process, with many new faces in the main frame.

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The boys in pink are confident before the opening match.

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The referee led the two teams Thanh Nien Newspaper and Tuoi Tre Newspaper of Ho Chi Minh City onto the field. These are two teams with a lot of fate, understanding each other after many competitions in press football tournaments.

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The players smile before the ball rolls

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Van Lam in a phase of blocking the opponent's attack

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Captain Minh Phuoc is the heart of the Thanh Nien Newspaper team's defense at the Press Cup 2025. His experience is considered a support for his young teammates around him.

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A successful save by goalkeeper Tuong Duy

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Van Binh from the Southeast office of Thanh Nien Newspaper strongly argued with the opposing team's player.

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The match was intense and very fierce...

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Especially after being 2 goals behind, Thanh Nien Newspaper team put a lot of pressure and almost played on the opposing newspaper team's field.

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A shot by captain Minh Phuoc

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Midfielder Ngoc Duong is active

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Duy Khanh was the one who scored the goal that sealed the impressive 4-2 victory for Thanh Nien Newspaper.

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The joy of victory of Thanh Nien Newspaper team

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Nguyen Vu received the award for Best Player of the match.

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/press-cup-2025-bao-thanh-nien-xuat-quan-thang-loi-185250521174200955.htm