The Vietnam Super Cup is one of the most anticipated tournaments of the year for Vietnamese football fans. With the participation of top teams and exciting matches, this tournament has attracted the attention of many football lovers. In this article, 2019 SEA Games will learn about the Vietnam Super Cup football tournament, from its history to the competition format and the latest information about this tournament.
What is the Vietnam Super Cup football tournament?
The Vietnam Super Cup is an annual football tournament organized by the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF). This is a tournament taking place between the champion team of the V-League and the champion team of the National Cup. Here, two teams will compete to win the Super Cup and affirm their position as the supreme champions of Vietnamese football.
The Vietnam Super Cup football tournament was first held in 1999 and has become one of the most important tournaments in Vietnamese football. In addition to honoring the champion, the tournament also brings exciting and dramatic matches to fans.
History of formation and development of the Vietnam Super Cup football tournament
As mentioned, the Vietnam Super Cup football tournament was first held in 1999. However, the idea of organizing this tournament was put forward in 1997 by the Vietnam Football Federation. The organizing committee decided to hold this tournament at the end of the season, after the V-League and National Cup have ended.
From 1999 to present, the Vietnamese National Football Super Cup football tournament has undergone many changes and remarkable developments. From initially having only 4 participating teams, the tournament expanded to 8 teams in 2000 and then 12 teams in 2001. However, from 2002 onwards, the number of participating teams was reduced again. down to 2 teams as at present.
Competition format of Vietnam Super Cup football tournament
The Thaco National Football Super Cup football tournament takes place in a single match between the champion team of the V-League and the champion team of the National Cup. This match is held at the home field of the V-League champion team and is played according to knockout rules.
In case the two teams hold each other after 90 minutes of play, the match will continue with a penalty shootout to determine the winner. This has happened 3 times in the history of the tournament, when teams could not find a goal in regular time.
List of teams winning the Vietnam Super Cup football tournament
Since it was first held in 1999, the Thaco National Football Super Cup football tournament has witnessed the change of many championship teams. Below is the list of championship teams of this tournament from 1999 to present:
1999: Song Lam Nghe An Club
- Song Lam Nghe An Club became the first team to win the Vietnam Super Cup football tournament in 1999. In the final, they defeated Hanoi Club with a score of 2-1.
Year 2000: Binh Duong Club
- In 2000, Binh Duong Club won the final match against The Cong Club with a score of 3-1. This is also the first time Binh Duong Club has won this tournament.
2001: Quang Nam Club
- After being eliminated in the semi-finals in 2000, Quang Nam Club was determined to win and become the champion of the Vietnam Super Cup football tournament in 2001. In the final, they defeated Hoang Anh Gia Lai Club. with the score 2-1.
2002: Binh Duong Club
- After being eliminated in the semi-finals in 2001, Binh Duong Club returned and won the final with a score of 2-0 against Hanoi Club.
2003: Hai Phong Club
- In 2003, Hai Phong Club created a big surprise when they defeated Hoang Anh Gia Lai Club in the final with a score of 2-1. This is also the first time Hai Phong Club has won this tournament.
2004: Binh Duong Club
- Binh Duong Club continued to maintain its good performance and won the final match with a score of 2-0 against Hoang Anh Gia Lai Club.
2005: Thanh Hoa Club
- In 2005, Thanh Hoa Club created a big surprise when defeating Hanoi Club in the final with a score of 2-1. This is also the first time Thanh Hoa Club has won this tournament.
2006: Ho Chi Minh City Club
- After being eliminated in the semi-finals in 2005, Ho Chi Minh City Club was determined to win and become the champion of the Thaco National Football Super Cup football tournament in 2006. In the final, they defeated Dong Tam Long Club. An with a score of 3-1.
2007: Hanoi Club
- In 2007, Hanoi Club won the final match with a score of 2-0 against Binh Duong Club. This is also the first time Hanoi Club has won this tournament.
2008: Ho Chi Minh City Club
- After being eliminated in the semi-finals in 2007, Ho Chi Minh City Club returned and won the final with a score of 2-1 against Dong Tam Long An Club.
2009: Hanoi Club
- Hanoi Club continued to maintain its good performance and won the final match with a score of 3-2 against SHB Da Nang Club.
2010: Ho Chi Minh City Club
- In 2010, Ho Chi Minh City Club won the final match with a score of 2-1 against Dong Tam Long An Club.
2011: Hanoi Club
- After being eliminated in the semi-finals in 2010, Hanoi Club was determined to win and become the champion of the Vietnamese National Football Super Cup football tournament in 2011. In the final, they defeated SHB Da Nang Club with score 2-1.
2012: Ho Chi Minh City Club
- In 2012, Ho Chi Minh City Club continued to maintain its good performance and won the final match with a score of 2-1 against Song Lam Nghe An Club.
2013 : Hanoi Club
- Hanoi Club won the final match with a score of 2-1 against Thanh Hoa Club. This is also the 6th time Hanoi Club has won this tournament.
2014: Ho Chi Minh City Club
- In 2014, Ho Chi Minh City Club won the final match with a score of 2-1 against Binh Duong Club.
2015: Hanoi Club
- After being eliminated in the semi-finals in 2014, Hanoi Club returned and won the final with a score of 2-1 against Song Lam Nghe An Club.
2016: Ho Chi Minh City Club
- In 2016, Ho Chi Minh City Club continued to maintain its good performance and won the final match with a score of 2-1 against Binh Duong Club.
2017 : Hanoi Club
- Hanoi Club won the final match with a score of 3-2 against Quang Nam Club. This is also the 7th time Hanoi Club has won this tournament.
2018 : Ho Chi Minh City Club
- In 2018, Ho Chi Minh City Club won the final match with a score of 2-1 against Thanh Hoa Club.
2019: Hanoi Club
- After being eliminated in the semi-finals in 2018, Hanoi Club was determined to win and become the champion of the Vietnam Super Cup football tournament in 2019. In the final, they defeated Ho Chi Minh City Club with score 2-1.
2020 : No tournament due to COVID-19 epidemic
2021: Ho Chi Minh City Club
- In 2021, Ho Chi Minh City Club continued to maintain its good performance and won the final match with a score of 2-1 against Hanoi Club.
2022: Hanoi Club
The best coach of the Vietnam Super Cup football tournament
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In addition to excellent players, the Vietnam Super Cup football tournament also honored many talented and successful coaches. Below is the list of coaches who won the title of best coach of this tournament:
- Chu Dinh Nghiem (Hanoi Club): 4 times (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
- Toshiya Miura (HCMC Club): 2 times (2006, 2008)
- Le Thuy Hai (Binh Duong Club): 2 times (2014, 2016)
- Phan Thanh Hung (Hai Phong Club): 1 time (2003)
- Nguyen Thanh Vinh (Thanh Hoa Club): 1 time (2015)
- Chu Duc Hop (Hanoi Club): 1 time (2021)
The importance of the Vietnam Super Cup football tournament
The Vietnam Super Cup Football Tournament is not only a tournament to determine the new season’s champion team, but also has great importance for Vietnamese football in general. This is an opportunity for clubs to show their strength and class before the new season, and is also an opportunity for players and coaches to gain more experience and practice before entering important tournaments. other.
In addition, the Vietnam Super Cup football tournament also attracts the attention of many domestic football fans, creating a vibrant and exciting atmosphere for Vietnamese football.
Conclude
From the above information, we can see that the Vietnamese National Football Super Cup football tournament is an important tournament in the Vietnamese football industry. With a history of formation and development over 20 years, this tournament has witnessed the changes of many teams and honored excellent players and coaches. Hopefully in the future, the Vietnam Super Cup football tournament will continue to develop and contribute to improving the quality of Vietnamese football.