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National Cup Semifinal Schedule: Ninh Bình to face Thể Công - Viettel
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National Cup Semifinal Schedule: Ninh Bình to face Thể Công - Viettel

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Vietnamese National Cup semifinals are scheduled for June 11, featuring two matches: Thép Xanh Nam Định vs. Công An TP.HCM and Ninh Bình vs. Thể Công - Viettel.
  • Thép Xanh Nam Định, playing at home, is considered to have an advantage against Công An TP.HCM, despite both teams having moderate V-League performances.
  • The match between Thể Công - Viettel and Ninh Bình is anticipated to be a close contest, with both teams featuring star players and finishing in the top three of the V-League.

The semifinals of the 2025-2026 National Cup are set to take place on June 11, featuring two highly anticipated matchups. Thép Xanh Nam Định will host Công An TP.HCM, while Ninh Bình faces Thể Công - Viettel.

In the Thiên Trường stadium, Thép Xanh Nam Định will play against Công An TP.HCM. Both teams had moderate seasons in the V-League, finishing fifth and sixth respectively. However, Thép Xanh Nam Định is expected to have the edge due to their stronger squad and home-field advantage, making them favorites to advance to the final.

The second semifinal pits Thể Công - Viettel against Ninh Bình. Both clubs finished in the top three of the V-League, boasting rosters filled with star players. This encounter is predicted to be a fierce battle, promising an exciting display of talent and competition.

Referees from Malaysia and Thailand will officiate the matches, with Muhammad Nazmi Bin Nasaruddin overseeing the Nam Định vs. Công An TP.HCM game and Wiwat Jumpaoon officiating the Ninh Bình vs. Thể Công - Viettel clash. The winner of the National Cup will receive a prize of 2 billion Vietnamese dong.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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