Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism 2-1 Lao University: Convincing championship

* Match review

The 2025 International Youth Student Football Tournament - THACO Cup has reached its final stage, with the final match taking place at 3:30 p.m. today (March 30) at Ton Duc Thang University Stadium (HCMC). The two teams entering the decisive match are Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Lao University.

Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism is going through a memorable journey at the Vietnamese and international Youth Student Football playground, playing 2 final matches in just 1 month.

Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism won a ticket to the final round.

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After convincingly winning the domestic tournament with 6 unbeaten matches, Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism entered the international tournament with high confidence. Coach Nguyen Cong Thanh and his team won a ticket to the semi-finals one round early after winning 3-1 against Nanyang Technological University (Singapore).

In the next match, although the Vietnamese representative lost 0-1 to the University of Malaysia, thanks to that, they saved their energy and kept their strongest squad.

Then, with all the remaining strength, Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism defeated Life University (Cambodia) on penalties to win a ticket to the final. "The whole team has overcome a memorable journey. Although our physical strength was worn down after having to play 10 matches in just 1 month, we were determined to play our best," affirmed coach Nguyen Cong Thanh.

Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism's opponent in the final round is Lao University. Gathering players from 4 famous universities in the land of a million elephants, Lao University's football team is like a "dream team", with quality players spread across three lines.

Lao University (white shirt) is only one match away from the championship.

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Despite a slow start when losing 0-2 to Life University, Lao University then rose strongly when winning 2-0 against host Ton Duc Thang University, then defeated Malaysia University to enter the final.

The style of play that knows itself and the opponent, prioritizes defense and sharp counterattacks has helped Lao University create an impressive journey. This afternoon (March 30), 350 Lao fans will come to the stadium to cheer, creating motivation for the team from the land of a million elephants to dream of making history at the 2025 International Youth Student Football Tournament - THACO Cup.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/truong-dh-vh-tt-dl-thanh-hoa-truong-dh-lao-chung-ket-trong-mo-18525033010544098.htm