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CLB Đồng Tháp bids farewell to Cao Lãnh Stadium
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CLB Đồng Tháp bids farewell to Cao Lãnh Stadium

From Tuổi Trẻ · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Sources not specified Outcome reported
  • CLB Đồng Tháp played its final home match of the 2025-2026 season at Cao Lãnh Stadium.
  • The team secured a 1-0 victory against University of Văn Hiến in a match with no significant impact on the league standings.
  • The club is saying goodbye to Cao Lãnh Stadium as its lease is uncertain following the stadium's public asset auction.

CLB Đồng Tháp bid a poignant farewell to its home ground, Cao Lãnh Stadium, after its final match of the 2025-2026 season. The team secured a narrow 1-0 victory against University of Văn Hiến, a match where neither side had significant stakes in the league standings. Đồng Tháp had already guaranteed safety from relegation with 21 points, while University of Văn Hiến remained in the upper half with 25 points. The sole goal came in the 73rd minute from forward Nguyễn Hữu Khôi, his fourth of the season. Despite the win, the team expressed deep regret over leaving Cao Lãnh Stadium. "The final whistle echoed across Cao Lãnh Stadium. We won the last match, but we have to say goodbye to Cao Lãnh Stadium," read a statement from the club. "Deep in the hearts of every player, every member... we sincerely thank the thousands of local people, fans... and spectators from near and far who came to the stadium, who stood by CLB Đồng Tháp." The Mỹ Trà Stadium, commonly known as Cao Lãnh Stadium, located at 140 Lê Duẩn, Mỹ Trà Ward, Đồng Tháp Province, has been put up for public asset auction. CLB Đồng Tháp has not yet confirmed plans to renew its lease or register the stadium as its home ground for the 2026-2027 season, prompting the club's emotional farewell. The stadium, once known as the "Cauldron" for its intimidating heat, typically hosted 2,500 to 3,000 spectators per match, according to VPF.

The final whistle echoed across Cao Lãnh Stadium. We won the last match, but we have to say goodbye to Cao Lãnh Stadium. Deep in the hearts of every player, every member... we sincerely thank the thousands of local people, fans... and spectators from near and far who came to the stadium, who stood by CLB Đồng Tháp.

— CLB Đồng Tháp statementThe club expressed its sadness and gratitude upon leaving its long-time home ground.
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Originally published by Tuổi Trẻ in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.