Youth soccer tournament showcases semifinal match and fiery local rivalry in preliminary rounds
The footballing world in Vietnam is abuzz with excitement as the National U15 Football Championship, affectionately known as the Acecook Cup, prepares to kick off its 2025 edition. Scheduled from July 20 to August 1, 2025, at the PVF Youth Football Training Center in Hung Yen, this tournament promises to be a thrilling spectacle, showcasing the country's brightest young talents.
The Việt Nam Football Federation (VFF) conducted a draw on July 16 in Hà Nội, which divided the top 12 teams who advanced from qualifications into three groups of four. The groups are as follows:
- **Group A**: U15 PVF, U15 Hanoi, U15 SHB Da Nang, U15 Tay Ninh - **Group B**: U15 Dong Thap, U15 Binh Phước, U15 The Cong Viettel, U15 Kon Tum - **Group C**: U15 Song Lam Nghệ An, U15 Dak Lak, U15 Hong Linh Ha Tinh, U15 An Giang
Matches are open to spectators at the PVF stadium, and will also be broadcast by VFF in collaboration with VTVCab, both on television and social media to reach fans nationwide.
The championship is sponsored by Acecook for the eighth year in a row, a testament to the company's commitment to nurturing the young generation, inspiring sports, and spreading positive life values through football. Shimamura Masafumi, Marketing Director at Acecook, stated, "We want to contribute to the development of youth football in a professional and sustainable manner."
The VNĐ10 million prize money for outstanding players is a significant incentive for the participating teams. However, specific figures or details about the prize money for the winners have not been disclosed.
The round robin stage will determine the two top teams from each group and two best third-place squads, who will advance to the quarter-finals. The champions will receive VNĐ100 million, while the two runners-up will earn VNĐ80 million and VNĐ50 million, respectively.
Last year, PVF won the National U15 Football Championship by beating Bà Rịa Vũng Tàu 4-1. With such high stakes and fierce competition, this year's tournament promises to be a nail-biting affair.
The 2025 National U15 Football Championship Finals - Acecook Cup is more than just a football tournament. It represents a major youth football event in Vietnam, supporting grassroots football development and providing national exposure to future talents. So, mark your calendars and get ready for an exhilarating football extravaganza!
[1] Source: VFF Official Website
- Sports enthusiasts can watch the thrilling matches of the National U15 Football Championship, also known as the Acecook Cup, live at the PVF stadium, as well as on television and social media, thanks to the collaboration between VFF and VTVCab.
- Shimamura Masafumi, Marketing Director at Acecook, explained that the company's eighth consecutive sponsorship of the championship is aimed at nurturing the younger generation and spreading positive life values through football.
- Amidst the excitement of the tournament, the top three winning teams stand to receive substantial prizes: the champions will receive VNĐ100 million, while the two runners-up will earn VNĐ80 million and VNĐ50 million, respectively.
