2021 Vietnamese League Two
The 2021 Vietnamese Football League Second Division (known as the Asanzo Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the 21st season of the Vietnamese League Two. The season began on 4 May 2021.[1][2]
| Season | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 4 May 2021 (cancelled) |
| Matches played | 5 |
| Goals scored | 10 (2 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Nguyễn Duy Khánh (2 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Lam Dong 4–1 Kon Tum (4 May 2021) |
← 2020 2022 →
All statistics correct as of 9 June 2021. | |
On August 21, 2021, VFF had an online meeting with representatives of clubs to determine the 'fate' of professional tournaments in 2021 and finally came to the result of canceling all tournaments in the years, including the Second Division.
Competition format
14 teams will compete in the 2021 season, split into two equal groups of 7 each. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the final stage. The two teams wins the 2 final stage matches will gain promotion to 2022 V.League 2. The team with the fewest points among the 2 groups in the group stage will be relegated to 2022 Vietnamese League Three.[3]
Teams
Stadium and locations
- Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binh Thuan | Phan Thiet | Phan Thiet | 6,000 |
| Dong Nai | Bien Hoa | Dong Nai | 20,000 |
| Dong Thap | Cao Lanh | Cao Lãnh | 20,000 |
| Gia Dinh | Ho Chi Minh City (Hoc Mon) | Tan Hiep | TBD |
| Hai Nam Vinh Yen VP | Tam Dao | Tam Dao | |
| Hoa Binh | Hoa Binh | Hoa Binh | |
| Ho Chi Minh City Reserves | Ho Chi Minh City (District 10) | Thong Nhat | 16,000 |
| Kon Tum | Kon Tum | Kon Tum | 15,000 |
| Lam Dong | Da Lat | Lam Dong | 2,000 |
| PVF | Hung Yen | PVF | 4,500 |
| Quang Nam Reserves | Nui Thanh | Nui Thanh | |
| SHB Da Nang Reserves | Da Nang (Cam Le) | Hoa Xuan | 20,000 |
| Tien Giang | My Tho | Tien Giang | 10,000 |
| Vinh Long | Vinh Long | Vinh Long | 10,000 |
Number of teams by region
| Number | Region | Team(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Mekong Delta | Dong Thap, Tien Giang, and Vinh Long |
| South Central | Binh Thuan, Quang Nam Reserves and SHB Da Nang Reserves | |
| Southeast | Dong Nai, Gia Dinh and Ho Chi Minh City Reserves | |
| 2 | Central Highlands | Kon Tum and Lam Dong |
| Red River Delta | Hai Nam Vinh Yen VP and PVF | |
| 1 | Northwest | Hoa Binh |
Personnel and kits
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| Team | Manager | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoa Binh | Le Quoc Vuong | Kamito | Next Media |
| SHB Da Nang Reserves | Vo Phuoc | Kamito | SHB |
| Lam Dong | Nguyen Manh Quy | Donexpro | |
| Quang Nam Reserves | Dang Duc Nhat | Mitre | |
| PVF | Mauro Jeronimo | Kelme | |
| Ho Chi Minh City Reserves | |||
| Dong Thap | Nguyen Anh Tong | Grand Sport | Van Hien University, Ochao |
| Tien Giang | Nguyen Kim Hang | ||
| Vinh Long | Nguyen Minh Canh | Kelme | |
| Binh Thuan | Dao Thanh Son | ||
| Kon Tum | Ho Manh Cuong | ||
| Hai Nam Vinh Yen VP | Dao Viet Ha | ||
| Dong Nai | Hoang Hai Duong | ||
| Gia Dinh | Huynh Nhat Thanh | Demenino Sport | Kenos |
Group stage
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lam Dong | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 | Hai Nam Vinh Yen VP | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Hoa Binh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | PVF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Quang Nam Reserves | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | SHB Da Nang Reserves | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Kon Tum | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
Results
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tien Giang | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 2 | Binh Thuan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Gia Dinh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Dong Nai | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | Ho Chi Minh City Reserves | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Dong Thap | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Vinh Long | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
Results
References
- "Bốc thăm xếp lịch thi đấu giải bóng đá hạng Nhì quốc gia 2021" (in Vietnamese). vff.org.vn. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- "Third-tier football to begin in May, featuring 14 teams". vietnamnews.vn. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- "Thông báo về việc sửa đổi, bổ sung Điều lệ giải Bóng đá hạng Nhì quốc gia 2021 (lần 2)" (in Vietnamese). vff.org.vn. Retrieved 5 April 2021.