On May 19th, the corporation level football championship called “Iron Champions Cup 2018” of CT Group was officially opened in the afternoon at K34 Stadium, Tan Binh District and brought “decisive battles” and eye-catching shots exciting the frenetic supporters!!!
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Attending the opening event, in addition to the Organizing Committee, the Corporation’s Board of Directors, the major sponsors, teams and many supporters also made their appearance.
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5 teams joining the championship with vitality
The participation of teams: Ho Bao, Lien Quan Sam, Ban Chan Thep, Ong Chua and Sieu Anh Hung in this year championship will not only continue to fan the flame after the four-day and three-night Caravan which has just ended at the end of April, but also be an opening for meaningful series of activities to commemorate CT Group’s 26 years of establishment (June 29th 1992 – June 29th 2018).
With the motto “Healthy mind, healthy body”, right after the opening ceremony, four men’s – women’s teams: Ho Bao, Lien Quan Sam, Ban Chan Thep and Sieu Anh Hung entered the first match of the qualifier.
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Lien Quan Sam Team
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Ho Bao – first rival of Lien Quan Sam – in their bright orange
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Ban Chan Thep female players and their supporters
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Sieu Anh Hung Male and female players are expected to give spectacular scores
The matches took place immediately at the “boiling” K34 with the “cheers” of the supporters. Although it was just the qualifier, the teams “fought” with their best and fair-play spirit until the final whistle.
After the first round, the Sieu Anh Hung and Lien Quan Sam women’s teams won against their rivals Ban Chan Thep (won 4-1) and Ho Bao (won 2-1) respectively. Meanwhile, for the men’s teams’ elimination, Ban Chan Thep team scored a hat-trick and beat Sieu Anh Hung 5-1 and Ho Bao was defeated 4-1 by Lien Quan Sam.
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The “superwomen” scored 4 goals against Ban Chan Thep and set the final score 4-1
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The male players of Lien Quan Sam won 4-1 against Ho Bao
The teams will continue with the round-robin tournament for earning points on the weekends to choose the best teams for the final. Stay tuned for the latest news of the championship!!!