Ton Duc Thang University

* PRE-MATCH ANALYSIS

The Ton Duc Thang University team participated in the tournament as the host team, thus automatically qualifying for the 2025 THACO Cup Finals. In the 2024 season, the host team still wanted to participate in the Ho Chi Minh City regional qualifiers to select players, prepare tactically, and gain experience. However, this season, Coach Nguyen Dinh Long and his team have kept their strength under wraps, waiting to make their debut in the Finals. Therefore, the Ton Duc Thang University team is currently considered the biggest "unknown quantity" in the tournament, having not yet played a single match. In their preparation for the Finals, the Ton Duc Thang University team only "tested their mettle" against a few teams not participating in the tournament.

The Ton Duc Thang University team (left) is considered an "unknown quantity," as they haven't played a single match in the tournament yet.

Furthermore, the Ton Duc Thang University team has undergone many changes compared to the previous season, making it difficult for opponents to predict their performance. At this moment, the Ton Duc Thang University team holds a significant advantage going into the opening match against Tra Vinh University at 4 PM.

Coach Nguyen Dinh Long stated: "Our goal in this tournament is to reach the final of the TNSV THACO Cup 2025, so we must go onto the field with the utmost determination and ability to gain an advantage from the very first match. The Ton Duc Thang University team also has the advantage of playing at home with the support of thousands of fans. This is a great morale boost, and we need to make good use of this to achieve a good result."

Cao Lu Minh Thuan (8) is the best striker of Tra Vinh University team

On the other hand, Tra Vinh University's team is an outstanding representative of the Southwest region and a familiar face at the THACO Cup Finals. Coach Tram Quoc Nam's team will face many disadvantages in their opening match, as they are almost completely uninformed about their opponent. However, this is also an opportunity for Tra Vinh University to show their mettle. The player expected to step up at the right moment to help the team from the West overcome difficulties is captain Cao Lu Minh Thuan (top scorer in the Southwest regional qualifiers with 6 goals).

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/truong-dh-ton-duc-thang-truong-dh-tra-vinh-chu-nha-ra-mat-an-tuong-185250301101456554.htm