Emotions from the 2023 Nghe An Newspaper Cup Youth - Children Football Tournament

On June 9, the 25th Youth - Children's Football Tournament of Nghe An Newspaper Cup - 2023 officially kicked off. The tournament has met the expectations of many children across the province, bringing attraction to many people of Nghe An. Before the opening ceremony, the children attending the tournament met and interacted with many famous players. Especially, there was the appearance of famous player Le Cong Vinh. (In the photo: Teenagers from Ky Son district, Do Luong, Vinh city asked for the autograph of the former captain of the National Team - Le Cong Vinh). Photo: Duc Anh

Entering the matches in the group stage of the Youth category, the strikers showed determination and made efforts to overcome the harsh weather to bring impressive performances, sending them to a large audience watching live on the field and many fans watching via digital platforms. Photo: Duc Anh

At this 25th tournament, Quynh Luu Youth has shown formidable strength. This team always plays with the spirit of winning against all opponents. That is concretized by Quynh Luu players by taking the initiative in all the matches that this team has gone through. Photo: Duc Anh

In addition, it is also necessary to praise the fighting spirit of the players from the mountainous district of Ky Son. Despite facing many difficulties and shortages, with a burning passion for the round ball, the strikers of the Ky Son Youth Team brought about exciting and beautiful matches, leaving many impressions in the hearts of the audience. Photo: Duc Anh

Coming to the semi-final matches, the audience saw the fierceness, calculation, and professionalism that was not inferior to that of the national youth tournaments. No goals were scored in the 2 matches of this round, the 4 teams had to decide their fate on penalty kicks to determine the winner or loser. That showed the determination of the players to bring high achievements to their team. Photo: Duc Anh

When the whistle blew to end the semi-final match, the audience and players were overwhelmed with joy. Photo: Duc Anh

Holding his child in pride, a parent of the Vinh City Youth Team shared: My child loves football very much, this tournament has really allowed him to live in his burning passion for the round ball. I am really proud that he has contributed his small part to the victory of the Vinh City Youth Team. Photo: Duc Anh

The joy of Quynh Luu players after winning the right to play in the final match. Photo: Duc Anh

The innocence and purity of the young players brought unforgettable emotions to the audience. Photo: Thanh Cuong

In the final match of the Children's category between the two teams Tan Ky Children's and Quy Hop Children's, there were no big surprises. With their superior strength, Tan Ky Children's, despite being behind in the first goal, turned the tables to win with a score of 3-1, thereby bringing home the 25th Nghe An Newspaper Cup Children's Championship Cup in 2023. Photo: Thanh Cuong

Returning to the semi-final match in the youth category, it can be felt that one person's joy is another person's sadness. After the semi-final loss to Vinh City Youth, the Hoang Mai Youth collapsed on the field with regret. The Hoang Mai players tried very hard, but they could not defeat their opponents in the unfortunate penalty shootout. After the match, the Vinh City Youth players came to encourage and comfort their friends - a very beautiful act in sports. Photo: Duc Anh

Tears fell on the faces of the Yen Thanh Youth players. This team has gone through a convincing journey this season. It can be said that the 2023 Nghe An Newspaper Cup Youth - Children's Football Tournament is a beautiful memory and will stay with them forever. The final match will take place at 4:00 p.m. on June 15 at Vinh Stadium between the Quynh Luu Youth Team and Vinh City Youth Team. Photo: Duc Anh