Coach Hoang Anh Tuan's students scored 8 goals against U18 Brunei

(Baonghean.vn) – Right in the first match, coach Hoang Anh Tuan and his team had a favorable result against U18 Brunei at the 2017 Southeast Asian U18 Football Tournament.

In the first minutes of the match, coach Hoang Anh Tuan's students completely controlled the match. And after a few missed opportunities, U18 Vietnam scored the opening goal in the 16th minute. Starting from a cross from captain Dang Van Toi, Le Xuan Tu cut in and headed in a beautiful goal.

U18 Vietnam had a smooth opening match. Photo: Goal.

With the lead, U18 Vietnam continued to launch a series of attacks on U18 Brunei. Meanwhile, Brunei did not create any significant opportunities. In the 26th minute, Nguyen Hong Son quickly seized the opportunity and scored the second goal for U18 Vietnam. A one-touch shot completely defeated the Brunei goalkeeper.

Although in the 42nd minute, U18 Brunei scored a goal to reduce the score to 1-2 after goalkeeper Thai Hieu rushed out of the penalty area and cleared the ball indecisively. However, in the extra minute, midfielder Van Cong helped U18 Vietnam close the first half with a score of 3-1 with a close-range shot.

Brunei U18 was too weak against the attacks of Vietnam U18. Photo: Goal.

In the second half, coach Hoang Anh Tuan made some personnel adjustments when Bao Toan and Sy Hoang were brought onto the field. The one-sided game continued to be maintained, but it was not until the 74th minute that U18 Vietnam scored their 4th goal. From a favorable cross from his teammate, Le Xuan Tu finished accurately.

Before the team could stabilize, U18 Brunei conceded another goal just 1 minute later. Tien Anh was the one who caused the Brunei defender to let the ball touch his hand in the penalty area, creating an opportunity for captain Van Toi to increase the score to 5-1 on penalty kick for Hoang Anh Tuan's team.

The nightmare of the opponent continued to be created by U18 Vietnam with a beautiful shot into the far corner of Khac Khiem in the 83rd minute and an accurate free kick by Sy Hoang in the 88th minute. Before the match ended, U18 Vietnam scored another goal to set the final score at 8-1 with a goal by Khac Khiem. An easy victory for coach Hoang Anh Tuan and his team in the opening match, creating a comfortable psychological momentum before meeting U18 Philippines in the match on September 9.

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