Winning 1 point against U15 PVF, U15 Song Lam Nghe An officially entered the final round of the National U15 Tournament 2 rounds ahead of schedule.
On the afternoon of July 5, at the PVF Football Training Center Stadium (Hung Yen), U15 Song Lam Nghe An had a 1-1 draw with the home team U15 PVF in the 6th round of Group B, qualifying round of the 2025 National U15 Championship. With this result, the team officially won a ticket to the final round before the remaining 2 matches.
Enter the match,U15 Song Lam Nghe Anis leading Group B with 13 points after 5 matches. Based on the situation of the group, if they only gain 1 more point, coach Le Manh Huy and his team can be sure to participate in the final round. In order to realize the goal, the team launched the strongest lineup with many pillars such as Tuan Hung, Dinh Thinh, Van Tu, Van Canh in defense; Van Tai, Dinh Huy, Van Nguyen, Duc Uy, Dinh Cuong in midfield and striker Van Sang. The team used a 4-1-4-1 tactical formation to create balance in the gameplay.
With the home field advantage, U15 PVF took the initiative and controlled the game from the start. They continuously pressed and created some dangerous opportunities in front of U15 Song Lam Nghe An's goal. However, goalkeeper Hoang Van Huy played with concentration and successfully blocked the opponent's shots.
Despite playing defensive counter-attacks, U15 Song Lam Nghe An still knew how to make a difference. In the 40th minute, from a long pass down the middle, Van Sang skillfully controlled the ball, overcame the opponent's defender and then fired a powerful shot into the far corner, making it impossible for the PVF goalkeeper to block, opening the score 1-0 for the away team. This was also the score after the first 45 minutes of play.
In the second half, U15 Song Lam Nghe An continued to maintain a defensive counter-attacking style. However, the hot weather reduced the physical strength of U15 Song Lam Nghe An players, affecting their ability to organize defense. U15 PVF took advantage of this opportunity to increase pressure. In the 70th minute, Viet Anh almost equalized after a close-range shot but the ball went over the crossbar. Not long after, in the 77th minute, this player scored. From the left wing, Viet Anh dribbled skillfully and then turned into the middle, fired a decisive shot, sending the ball into the net of goalkeeper Van Huy, equalizing the score 1-1.
In the remaining minutes, both teams did not create any significant opportunities as their physical strength was clearly worn out. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
With 1 point, U15 Song Lam Nghe An raised their total points to 14, thereby officially winning a ticket to the final round of the 2025 National U15 Tournament before 2 matches.
This is a worthy reward for the efforts and stability that coach Le Manh Huy and his team have shown throughout the qualifying round./.
