Cantho Catfish win VBA 2018 for first time

Champs: Cantho Catfish celebrate winning the trophy of the Việt Nam Basketball Association (VBA) League on September 9. — VNS Photo Trương Vị

Viet Nam News

HÀ NỘI — Cantho Catfish took the Việt Nam Basketball Association (VBA) League trophy last night.

The Catfish beat Hanoi Buffaloes 76-71 in the third game of the final series held at the Hà Nội University of Science and Technology’s Gymnasium. The Catfish beat the Buffaloes 3-0 in aggregate to triumph in the annual event.

It is the first time the Catfish have taken the title.

Both teams gave fans an interesting and dramatic match until the last seconds. However, the Catfish grasped the advantage to take the lead.

Last year, the Catfish lost to Thang Long Warriors in the finals. — VNS

Loyal support: Fans cheer during the final of the Việt Nam Basketball Association (VBA) League on September 9. — VNS Photo Trương Vị

Tasting victory: Cantho Catfish vs Hanoi Buffaloes in the final of the Việt Nam Basketball Association League on September 9. The Catfish beat the Buffaloes 3-0 in aggregate to triumph in the annual event. — VNS Photo Trương Vị

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