Huynh Nhu becomes the first Vietnamese female player to score for a European team.
(Baonghean.vn) - Striker Huynh Nhu scored two goals and assisted the remaining goal to help Lank FC escape defeat in round 6 of the Portuguese championship on the evening of November 5.
On the evening of November 5 (Vietnam time), Lank FC had a match against Famalican 1 at home. After positive performances in recent times, Huynh Nhu has gradually received the trust of the coach. The starting position is a reward for the efforts this player has made over the past time.
Facing a higher-class opponent, Lank FC had a poor start and were dominated by their opponents from the start. In the 17th minute, Maia took advantage of a chaotic situation in the Lank FC penalty area to score the opening goal for the away team.
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Huynh Nhu won the best award in Lank FC's draw. Photo: Lank FC |
After conceding an early goal, Lank FC pushed their squad up to attack, Huynh Nhu was also trusted to execute the home team's rare set pieces but was not effective. The first half ended with a score of 1-0 for Famalicao.
And in the first match named in the starting lineup,Huynh Nhudid not disappoint the fans. The 31-year-old striker scored her first goal for Lank FC. Huynh Nhu also became the first Vietnamese female player to score for a European team.
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Huynh Nhu scored the equalizer for Lank FC. Photo: Lank FC |
In the second half, Lank FC increased the speed from the beginning and the moment Vietnamese fans were waiting for came in the 47th minute. A Lank FC player fell in the penalty area and the home team was awarded a penalty. From the 11m mark, Huynh Nhu accurately executed the equalizer 1-1 for Lank FC.
Excited after the goal, Lank FC tried to attack but the home team quickly conceded 2 more goals. Raquel Fernandes and Antri Violari were the ones to score for the away team.
Trailing by 2 goals, Lank FC thought they would have no chance to turn the situation around, but the brilliance of Huynh Nhu brought hope to the home team. In the 72nd minute, the striker of the Vietnam Women's Team chose the right position to receive a pass from his teammate, finished close to the goal, and narrowed the score to 2-3.
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Huynh Nhu helps Lank FC escape defeat against Famalicao. Photo: Lank FC |
Just 2 minutes later, Huynh Nhu created excitement for the fans when he had an impressive dribble on the left wing, eliminating 2 Famalicao players before assisting Malu Schmidt to score the equalizer 3-3.
In the 81st minute, Huynh Nhu was injured and was taken off by the coach. The remaining time witnessed efforts from both sides but neither team could score. 3-3 was the final score.
For Huynh Nhu personally, this was the best match of the Vietnam Women's Team striker since joining Lank FC. The player born in 1991 has become the first face of Vietnamese women's football to score in a National Championship in Europe./.
