Coach Tran Huu Dong Trieu and his team entered a fierce battle, facing a 'rock'

In the qualifying round of the Central Coast region - the 3rd Vietnam Youth Student Football Tournament - 2025 THACO Cup (TNSV THACO Cup 2025), the FPT Polytechnic College team was considered a "phenomenon". Under the leadership of coach Tran Huu Dong Trieu, the FPT Polytechnic College team showed a very methodical playing style, making great progress compared to the first season participating in 2023.

Coach Tran Huu Dong Trieu helpsFPT Polytechnic College team play well

Being in a difficult group with two more experienced teams in the regional qualifying round, the University of Technical Education - Danang University and Hue University (champion of the 2023 season), FPT Polytechnic College team showed their mettle when they quickly won the play-off ticket with an undefeated record (1 win, 1 draw). After a 1-0 victory over the University of Technical Education - Danang University in the opening match, coach Dong Trieu and his team continued to play strongly, making Hue University team struggle to earn 1 point.

FPT Polytechnic College team is only one match away from a ticket to the national finals, but will have to overcome the "rock" named Da Nang University of Sports. Da Nang University of Sports, in its first participation in the tournament in 2024, won a ticket to the finals. In this year's tournament, although the sports team has lost its strength, it is still considered a strong candidate for the position of representative of the Central Coast region to compete in Ho Chi Minh City.

The physically fit striker of FPT Polytechnic College team (left)

The match between FPT Polytechnic College and Da Nang University of Physical Education and Sports will be a fierce battle, as these two teams are currently considered the most formidable in the qualifying round of the Central Coast region. "For us, every match is a final. With the play-off match, there are only 80 minutes, a knockout match. Therefore, the opportunity is divided equally between the two teams. Myself and the players all want to play in the final round. To do that, we must have the highest determination," Coach Dong Trieu shared.

On the other hand, head coach of the Danang University of Sports - Tran Trung Kien commented: "We have completed our first goal of entering the play-off round. Now, the Danang University of Sports team will aim to win a place in the final round, which we did last season. However, entering the play-off match will be much more difficult. The most important thing I want is that the players of the Danang University of Sports will maintain stability in their competitive mentality."

Coach Tran Trung Kien (right cover) took on the task of leading the Danang University of Physical Education and Sports team from the 2025 season.

Striker Nguyen Van Chien (middle) has experience participating in the final round of the 2024 season.

Besides, the main striker of the Danang University of Physical Education and Sports team - Nguyen Van Chien shared: "In my opinion, the FPT Polytechnic College team is the most formidable in the regional qualifying round, as this team gathers many quality players from all regions. The opponent is strong, but we will play our best. I want to be able to score to contribute to bringing the team to the final round in Ho Chi Minh City".

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/thay-tro-hlv-tran-huu-dong-trieu-buoc-vao-cuoc-chien-khoc-liet-gap-da-tang-185250111143858578.htm