Eight teams are taking part in the final round of the U21 Thanh Nien (Young People) football tournament in Phan Rang City, Ninh Thuan Province, which kicked off yesterday.

Group A comprises of the hosts, Song Lam Nghe An, SHB Da Nang and Dong Thap Rubber. Group B includes defending champions Nam Dinh, Quang Ninh Coal, Dong Tam Long An and Khanh Hoa.

The best footballer of the tournament will receive VND15 million (US$720) from the organising board along with VND200 million ($9,600) from Techcombank. The winning team will receive VND250 million ($11,990).

The tourney starts with Dong Thap versus SHB Da Nang and Ninh Thuan against Song Lam Nghe An in Group A. It will end next Friday.-VNS