Defending champion U13 SLNA meets Hanoi in the Semi-finals of the 2020 National U13 Tournament

The most anticipated Quarterfinal match on October 12 is the match between the defending championU13 SLNAand U13 Thua Thien - Hue at Vinh Stadium. Although rated higher and received cheers from a large home crowd, it was not until the second half of the first half that the young team from Nghe An opened the score.

In the 21st minute, SLNA scored the opening goal. Captain Nguyen Anh Dung (7) chipped the ball delicately from midfield, creating a favorable opportunity for Vuong Van Tung (19) to break through and score diagonally to open the score.

U13 SLNA were the ones controlling the match. Photo: Duc Anh

Having taken the lead, SLNA scored another goal to widen the gap just 2 minutes later. This time, also from a cross, striker Tran Quoc Hoa (10) chose a position to gently touch the ball, delicately defeating goalkeeper Tien Quan, raising the score to 2-0.

Before the first half ended, SLNA managed to score another goal. This time, Nguyen Anh Dung (7) personally raised the score to 3-0 for the home team with a neat move in the penalty area.

Young SLNA players quickly settled the match in the first half. Photo: Duc Anh

In the second half,Nghe An football teambegan to withdraw some key players and succeeded in keeping a clean sheet. Winning 3-0, SLNA won a ticket to the Semi-finals. The defending champions' opponent was Hanoi, the team that defeated Than Quang Ninh 3-2 in the early match.

The match between U13 Juventus Vietnam and U13 SHB Da Nang was extremely tense and evenly matched. After 60 minutes of official play with no goals scored, the two teams had to enter a penalty shootout to determine the winner.

SLNA's opponent in the semi-finals is Hanoi. Photo: Duc Anh

In this unfortunate penalty shootout, Juventus VN goalkeeper Nguyen Minh Phong made an excellent save, bringing home the victory with a penalty score of 8-7. This thrilling victory helped Juventus VN enter the Semi-finals and their opponent was Haduwaco Hai Duong, the team that easily defeated HAGL with a score of 1-0.

SEMI-FINAL SCHEDULE ON OCTOBER 14

14:00: Hai Duong – Juventus VN

15:30: Song Lam Nghe An – Hanoi

U17 SLNA's championship journey at the 2020 National U17 Finals

(Baonghean.vn) - Before reaching the final match against U17 Nutifood Academy, U17 SLNA had gone through a difficult and challenging journey. However, coach Le Ky Phuong and his team demonstrated the mettle of the team that has won the championship 7 times in this tournament.