Will SLNA pass the group stage at the National U19 Finals?

After 2 rounds, with 3 points, U19 SLNA is temporarily ranked 2nd in Group B. 3 points behind the leading team U19 Viettel and ahead of the team right behind U19 HAGL in terms of secondary index (goal difference, goals conceded). If coach Nguyen Dinh Dung and his team do not lose to U19 HAGL in the final round, the ticket to the semi-finals will belong to the young team from Nghe An. This is a huge advantage for U19 SLNA.

Young players from Nghe An actively practice in Hue. Photo: Organizing Committee

Remember, before entering the third round (the last round), U19 SLNA had the same points as U19 PVF (both had 3 points) but had to rank behind because of the inferior index (goal difference, goals conceded). To continue, the mission of Duong Van Cuong and his teammates was nothing other than to defeat their direct opponent U19 PVF.

Unfortunately, in a situation where they had to win, the U19 SLNA players could not overcome their opponents (1-1 draw) and had to stop at the group stage.

U19 SLNA aims to win a medal at the National U19 Finals this year. Photo: Organizing Committee

The current situation of U19 SLNA is somewhat more favorable than a year ago. Just needing to find a draw in the final round will help coach Nguyen Dinh Dung's students have a more comfortable spirit.

In terms of strength and fighting spirit, U19 SLNA is not inferior to any opponent in this tournament. On the coaching bench is coach Nguyen Dinh Dung, who has worked for many years in the youth teams of SLNA.

Not only that, in the hands of coach Nguyen Dinh Dung are faces who played quite prominently at the 2017 National U21 Finals, such as goalkeeper Duong Van Cuong, midfielder Nguyen Van Viet or striker Lai Duc Anh...

However, U19 HAGL is not an easy opponent, possessing a squad of even quality and playing well together. If the coaching staff does not come up with a reasonable strategy, the players cannot show more than 100% of their performance, the risk of U19 SLNA being eliminated is not small. Whether U19 SLNA can break the "curse" of being eliminated early or not, it all depends on the performance of Duong Van Cuong and his teammates in the match against U19 HAGL./.

Easily defeating Dong Nai, U19 SLNA hopes to continue

(Baonghena.vn) - Losing to U19 Viettel in the first match, Group B of the National U19 Finals, U19 SLNA has no other choice but to get 3 points against U19 Dong Nai in the second match to keep the hope of winning a ticket to the semi-finals.