Realizing the football dream from Nghe An Newspaper Cup

Dau Duy Quoc Viet - the "soul" of Hoang Mai youth football team

Meeting Quoc Viet after the Hoang Mai Town Children's Club won the championship, off the field, he was quite quiet, reserved and somewhat shy. However, on the field, during matches, Quoc Viet "transformed" into a completely different person: active, agile, dedicated and resilient.

Born into a farming family in Quynh Lien, Quoc Viet was nurtured with a love of sports when his father was a football player in the village and commune; his mother was a volleyball player; his brother was also very passionate about football. Before coming to this tournament, Quoc Viet was a member of the Hoang Mai town football team that won the first prize in the Phu Dong Sports Festival at the provincial level; participated in many grassroots football tournaments organized by the locality. Being selected for the Hoang Mai town Children's team to participate in this tournament, Quoc Viet was very confident and brave.

In the matches, Quoc Viet scored 4 goals to help his team reach the pinnacle of glory. Not only that, Quoc Viet is also a player with beautiful passes and precise dribbling, creating opportunities for other players on his team to score. In necessary situations, this striker retreats to become a defender, covering for his teammates, creating a solid "wall" for his team.

Coach Ho Huu Tien highly appreciated his student: “Quoc Viet can play in almost all positions. He is considered the “soul” of the Hoang Mai youth team because of his ability to attack and defend rhythmically; inspires his teammates with his standard passes and dedication in competition”.

With the title of “Best Player” of this year’s season, Quoc Viet considers it a gift from him to his father Dau Duy Hung, who drives him to the city center for training every day; accompanying him and taking care of his meals and sleep throughout the season. And especially, in the recent final match, the whole family and relatives hired a 16-seat car to travel a long distance in the hot sun to cheer for him.

“Receiving this title, I am very touched and grateful. I would like to send this joy to my parents who have worked hard for me; this is a gift I want to send to my teacher, Coach Ho Huu Tien, who has guided and instructed me; this is my gratitude to my grandparents, aunts, and uncles who have encouraged and supported me.”

It is known that Quoc Viet has also caught the attention of the scouts of Song Lam Nghe An Football Club. The title of best player of this season will be a stepping stone, helping him to dream of playing on a professional football field in the future…

Bui Nhat Duy - The excellent "goalkeeper" of Quy Hop Children's School

On the journey to the runner-up position of this year's season, Quy Hop Children's only conceded 7 goals after 7 matches. This, had a great contribution from number 1, Bui Nhat Duy, the excellent goalkeeper of Quy Hop Children's.

Born into a family of small business parents in Dong Hop commune, although busy with work, his parents still created conditions for Nhat Duy to participate in the amateur class of Song Lam Nghe An Club held in Quy Hop district. Joining the Quy Hop Children's Team to participate in the Youth - Children's Football Tournament Nghe An Newspaper Cup, because the house was far away, Duy's parents took turns driving him there and back. Sometimes when his parents were too busy, Duy had to ask for help from other people's cars so as not to miss any practice sessions.

During the training process, Duy was also very serious and disciplined. Mr. Phan Hieu Nghia - Coach of Quy Hop Children's Team said: "Nhat Duy's advantages are good physical strength, agility, flexibility and the ability to judge and catch the ball accurately. Therefore, the coaching staff chose him for the goalkeeper position. What he showed in the recent matches was outstanding."

In many matches, goalkeeper Nhat Duy was excellent in successfully blocking many dangerous shots that the opposing players threatened the goal. In many situations, because he was busy attacking and eager for victory, defender Quy Hop rushed forward to attack, the vast space in front of the goal created opportunities for the opposing team to counterattack, but with his "steel shield", Nhat Duy successfully blocked the dangerous shots.

The deeper into the round, the more the "goalkeeper" Bui Nhat Duy's mettle was proven. The tension and intensity of the semi-final and final matches were heightened, with many dangerous situations where the opponent's ball hit the Quy Hop Children's goal. However, with the excellence of "golden glove" Bui Nhat Duy, Quy Hop Children's Football Club advanced straight to the final.

In the championship match, goalkeeper Nhat Duy made excellent saves from the opponent, continuously saving his team to maintain a draw. Unfortunately, in the penalty shootout full of luck, Nhi Dong Quy Hop regretfully lost.