Both Vinschool Central Park and Gia Dinh High School started cautiously in the final match. This caution led to a slow pace in the opening minutes. The scoreboard remained "frozen" for over four minutes before Huy Duc of Vinschool broke the deadlock with two successful free throws.

Gia Dinh High School quickly equalized at two points, their only significant contribution in the first quarter. Nguyen Hoang Minh Khang, a young talent on the Saigon Heat Club's roster currently playing in the VBA, then made his presence felt. Two consecutive three-pointers from Minh Khang helped Vinschool pull ahead to a 13-4 lead, establishing a dominant position as Gia Dinh struggled to get near the basket.

An intense battle for the ball at the net between players from both teams. Photo: VYB

In the second quarter, Vinschool's coach rotated the squad, resting Minh Khang. Gia Dinh High School immediately seized the opportunity, narrowing the gap with a score from Le Bao Quan. However, their hope was quickly extinguished when Vinschool's starting lineup returned. Minh Khang immediately launched his third three-pointer, extending the lead to 19-8.

Vinschool showcased strength through individual brilliance and impressive long-range shooting; Nguyen Nguyen Khoi hit another three-pointer, extending the lead to 14 points. Gia Dinh, however, struggled to finish, despite executing several well-rehearsed team plays. Vinschool's defense consistently guarded their dangerous playmaker, Le Bao Quan, breaking down their attacks early.

The third quarter saw complete superiority from the dark-jerseyed team. Although Viet Thanh successfully made a banked three-pointer for Gia Dinh, narrowing the score to 17-33, it was a rare moment of brilliance. Conversely, Vinschool diversified their offense. From Tuan Dat's delicate layup (43-21) to Nguyen Dong Hai's powerful and-one play, the gap continuously widened. Minh Khang concluded the third quarter with two free throws, giving Vinschool a commanding 50-22 lead.

Gia Dinh High School could not overcome Vinschool Central Park's defensive wall. Photo: VYB

Entering the final quarter with a safe lead, the Vinschool Central Park coaching staff rested all key players to conserve energy for the upcoming Super Cup match. Despite fielding their reserve squad, they easily controlled the game. The match concluded 63-34 after the dark-jerseyed players actively ran down the clock during their final possession.

With 14 points scored and a significant influence on the game, Nguyen Hoang Minh Khang deserved the Most Valuable Player (MVP) title. This affirmed his leading role in Vinschool Central Park High School's championship journey.

This victory officially sets up an "internal" two-region Super Cup within the Vinschool education system. Tomorrow morning (24/5), the Ho Chi Minh City regional champion, Vinschool Central Park, will face the Hanoi regional champion, Vinschool The Harmony High School, to compete for the national championship title.

Tu Vu