To be present in the semi-final match on the morning of June 12, both Quy Hop Children and Tuong Duong Children had to go through a nerve-wracking penalty shootout against their opponents. Therefore, they are completely worthy candidates for the championship in this year's Nghe An Newspaper Cup season.

In the first minute of the match, from a corner kick on the left wing, number 8 Cao Hoang Nhat, Captain of Quy Hop Children's Team, finished accurately and opened the score for the home team.

Losing so quickly and unexpectedly, the players of the mountain town of Tuong Duong were a bit disappointed. But very quickly, they regained their spirit and counter-attacked. There were continuous corner kicks and side kicks, but unfortunately, the pink shirt players' scoring opportunities did not come true.

With a slight advantage in technique, the white shirt players continuously dominated the game, pressing the opponent's field, putting pressure on Nhi Dong Tuong Duong's goal.

In the 10th minute, from a corner kick, number 11 Tran Huu Phuoc skillfully kicked the ball into the opponent's net. The score was leveled 1-1. At this time, the pressure was relieved, Tuong Duong players caught the rhythm on the field, playing more explosively.

The players from the land of colored metals were not "convinced" after being equalized, they counterattacked massively.

This is the first season that Nhi Dong Tuong Duong has advanced to the next round, reached the semi-finals and won a medal at the Nghe An Newspaper Cup. This is considered a miracle for the mountain town team. Therefore, they are even more eager to win, eager to step onto the highest podium of honor of the tournament. Therefore, they always try their best, compete with all their ability, strength and enthusiasm.

As for Quy Hop Children's Football Team, a team with a long tradition and achievements, last year they missed out on the championship, so this year the white-shirted players are trying their best to win the prestigious Gold Cup.

Both sides played with determination and effort, the match was balanced and exciting. The match was a draw until the end of the first half. The temporary score was 1-1.

Entering the second half, both teams continued to play explosively, attacking heavily. In the first half of the second half, the Quy Hop Children's players dominated the game, had more possession of the ball and attacked more sharply. Goalkeeper Phan Van Dong and the Tuong Duong Children's defense were in trouble many times.

In the 33rd minute of the match, awarded a free kick, number 10 Nhi Dong Quy Hop had a long and powerful shot but unfortunately, the ball hit the crossbar and bounced out. No goals were scored.

After the second half consultation, the Tuong Duong Children's Team had another "boost" when player number 3 Lo Quoc Duc returned to the field after being injured and had to go to the hospital for X-rays. The "red seed" of Phu Tuong Children's Team was sent onto the field by coach Nguyen Duc Thang, with the hope that "baby squirrel" Lo Quoc Duc would play explosively and excellently as expected by the fans of the pink team.

However, too fast, too dangerous, in the 34th minute, from a cross from the sideline, number 8 Nhi Dong Quy Hop Cao Hoang Nhat kicked the ball into the opponent's net. The score was raised to 2-1. Overjoyed, coach Phan Hieu Nghia rushed onto the field to celebrate and received a yellow card for excessive behavior.

Losing 1 goal, the pink players lost their spirit, they were "broken" and conceded another goal 2 minutes later. The match was moving towards the final minutes, the coaching board of Quy Hop Children's asked for a meeting and directed the players to play defensive and offensive to preserve the score.

With a hat-trick by number 8 Cao Hoang Nhat, Nhi dong Quy Hop won with a final score of 3-1. On the morning of June 13, at the home stadium, the final match between Nhi dong Hoang Mai and Nhi dong Quy Hop will take place.

Semi-final Highlight Quy Hop Children's - Tuong Duong Children's: 3-1