(VNF) - The "Lotteria Challenge Cup 2015" journey has come to an end with the competitions of 8 best junior football teams selected from 6 provinces and cities across the country.

Kid Star FC from Ho Chi Minh city won the Cup, pocketing VND60 million prize in cash in a final match at Hanoi-based Hoan Kiem Sports Center on October 10th.

This year’s winner has successfully defended their title for two consecutive years.

Mr Tran Duc Phan, Deputy head of the General Department of Sports and Physical Training under the Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said: The Lotteria Challenge Cup 2015 has offered an educational playground for children not only to improve their physical strength but also to help them play football interestingly with their friends at the same age, and same interest, thus cultivating their passion for football right from childhood.

Staring from August 29th, the tournament attracted 64 teams across the country with a total prize value up to VND140 million.

“Over the past several months, the children have experienced many extremely strenuous matches. But thanks to those matches, their passion for football, desire for victory will become more intense. Witnessing the children's will to win, Lotteria also promises to make every effort to encourage and support children in making their dreams come true”, shared Mr. Kang Hyung Hee, Lotteria Vietnam CEO.

This educational and professional tournament has also contributed to form a professional young football player generation for the nation./.

( VNF )