On March 31, at Ton Duc Thang University in Ho Chi Minh City, the final match of the Vietnam Youth Football Cup 2024 - THACO Cup saw the HCM City University of Physical Education and Sports go head-to-head with Thuy Loi University in a dramatic display of athleticism.

Chủ tịch HĐQT THACO Trần Bá Dương tham dự Chung kết Giải bóng đá TNSV THACO Cup 2024
THACO Chairman Tran Ba Duong attends the Final of Vietnam Youth Football Tournament 2024

Attending the program were Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha; Mr. Phan Van Mai, Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee; THACO Chairman Tran Ba Duong; and officials from national ministries, Ho Chi Minh City departments and local authorities.

Thuy Loi University and Ho Chi Minh City University of Sports and Education competed it out in the final, showcasing impressive skills and determination. The game remained deadlocked at 0-0 after a hard-fought 80 minutes, but Ho Chi Minh City University of Sports and Education emerged victorious in the penalty shootout (4-2), claiming the championship title.

Chủ tịch HĐQT THACO Trần Bá Dương trao huy chương cho cầu thủ
THACO Chairman Tran Ba Duong awards medals to the players

The Closing Ceremony witnessed THACO Chairman Tran Ba Duong and other distinguished guests present medals and the championship trophy to the Ho Chi Minh City University of Sports and Physical Education team.

Chủ tịch HĐQT THACO cùng các đại biểu trao Cúp vô địch cho Quán quân TNSV THACO Cup 2024 - đội Đại học Sư phạm TDTT TP.HCM
THACO Chairman and distinguished delegates award the Championship Trophy to the HCMC University of Physical Education and Sports team.

By sponsoring the Vietnam Youth Football Cup, THACO aspires to light a passion for sports among young Vietnamese talent, aiming to elevate the importance of athletics, fostering not only physical health but also a spirit of solidarity and determination in Vietnam's youth.

In addition to the victory of Ho Chi Minh City University of Physical Education and Sports, delegates awarded Second place to the Thuy Loi University team; Third place was awarded to the team of Ton Duc Thang University and Dong Nai University of Technology.

Beyond crowning Ho Chi Minh City University of Physical Education and Sports champions, the tournament also awarded Thuy Loi University for securing their second place, and Ton Duc Thang University and Dong Nai University of Technology as joint third-place finishers.

Besides the championship, the HCMC University of Physical Education and Sports team won different individual titles. The Best Player, Most Popular Player and Top Scorer awards went to player Nguyen Minh Nhat, while the Best Goalkeeper award went to goalkeeper Huynh Thien Phuc.

Ton Duc Thang University received the Promising Social Media award, Thuy Loi University claimed the Impressive Social Media award, and the Ho Chi Minh City University of Agriculture and Forestry team emerged as the Social Media Winner 2024.