The 2009 national football tournament (second class) will take place from June 16 to 26, drawing the participation of 18 squads nationwide.

This was announced at a meeting of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) in Hanoi on April 28. Accordingly, participating teams will be divided into 3 groups, which will compete in a round robin format. The top two teams from each group will be given a chance to compete in two divisions in the semi finals.

The division winners will face off in the final and will get the opportunity to attend the national football tournament (first class) in 2010.

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