Saigon Special Premier League tourney begins

The Saigon Special Premier League-Season 4 (HPL-S4) will kick off on September 18. — Photo vff.org.vn

HÀ NỘI — The Saigon Special Premier League-Season 4 (HPL-S4) will run from September 18 to December 4 at C500 Stadium inside the Security Institute in Hà Nội.

This is the fourth edition of the annual tournament, the biggest grassroots football tournament in northern Việt Nam, with some supporters even sitting on the pitch to watch.

“I am very glad because amateur football in general and the HPL event in particular is developing fast. This year, the tournament will be aired live on television,” said deputy chairman of the Việt Nam Football Federation, Nguyễn Xuân Gụ.

The event will see the participation of 12 teams, competing in a round robin format every Sunday. All matches will be broadcast live on VTVgo, AVG’s NCM channel. — VNS

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