VietNamNet Bridge – The 19th BTV Cup international football tournament will be held on December 20-30 in Binh Duong Province.

Captain Nguyen Anh Duc of Bình Dương (centre) takes the ball away from Vasco da Gama players in the previous BTV Cup final. -- Photo vnbongda.vn

The annual event will feature five teams, three local and two foreign.

Hosts Becamex Binh Duong will face Hoang Anh Gia Lai and Sai Gon FC along with one club from Brazil and another from Uganda.

Apart from the hosts, Hoang Anh Gia Lai are a familiar participant, while it’s the first time Sai Gon have entered the competition. The teams from abroad have not been confirmed.

Teams will compete in round robin format and the two best teams will advance to the final.

Last time, Binh Duong beat Brazilian side Vasco da Gama B 1-0 to take the trophy and a bonus of VND500 million (US$21,500). 

Source: VNS