The National U15 Finals - ACECOOK Cup 2024 select the 12 best teams to participate. The teams are divided into 3 groups (4 teams each). The first and second place teams of each group and the two third-place teams with the best results will advance to the quarter-finals, the winning teams will advance to the semi-finals and finals respectively.
According to the draw results, Group A includes the teams: PVF, Hanoi Sports Training and Competition Center, Da Nang, Dong Nai. Group B has the participation of Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, The Cong Viettel, Quang Ngai. Meanwhile, in Group C there are Hoang Anh Gia Lai, Song Lam Nghe An, Thanh Hoa and Long An.
Group C is considered the “death group” of this year’s tournament, with runner-up Song Lam Nghe An and third-place Hoang Anh Gia Lai. In addition, Long An is a very strong representative of the Southern region. Meanwhile, Thanh Hoa returned to the U15 tournament after many years of absence. Investment from local and business sectors has helped coach Do Trong Hai have a quality squad of players. They ranked second in the qualifying round of Group B and lost only one match to PVF.
With only three groups and the two best third-placed teams advancing to the quarter-finals, the chances are still there for teams if they stumble in the first round. As a result, matches in the tournament are expected to have many goals because the calculation will be reduced.
Group B is considered the most balanced group. In addition to The Cong Viettel, which stands out in youth competitions, the teams of Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Quang Ngai and Ho Chi Minh City are equally strong. Predicting the results of the matches is a challenge for fans and experts. A draw would also make the group situation unpredictable.
Meanwhile, Group A witnessed Dong Nai make a surprise when they eliminated both Binh Duong and Binh Phuoc to enter the final round. PVF and Hanoi Sports Training and Competition Center were two of the top teams and were undefeated in the qualifying round. The confrontation between the Northern representatives greatly decided the scenario of this group.
The tournament takes place from August 31 to September 12 at PVF Hung Yen Stadium.
