Ho Van Cuong scored, U23 Vietnam won the opening match
Hai Hoang•DNUM_AGZAJZCACD 22:56
(Baonghean.vn) - U23 Vietnam "destroyed" U23 Guam in the opening match of the 2024 U23 Asian Qualifiers, in which defender Ho Van Cuong made a great contribution.
The 2024 AFC U23 Championship qualifiers officially kicked off today (September 6). Vietnam U23 will play the opening match against Guam U23 at Viet Tri Stadium (Phu Tho). Photo: Hai HoangFacing the opponent considered the weakest in Group C, host U23 Vietnam entered the match with confidence and soon caused trouble for the away team Guam. Photo: Hai HoangIn the 2nd minute, Vo Hoang Minh Khoa successfully stole the ball and then decided to make a bold shot from a distance, sending the ball wide of the U23 Guam goal post. Photo: Hai HoangIn the following minutes, Coach Trousiser's team still controlled the game well with consecutive good scoring opportunities from the plays of Van Tung, Van Do or Duc Phu.... Photo: Hai HoangUnfortunately, the U23 Vietnam players still do not have the most effective coordination and are not accurate in the final phases. Photo: Hai HoangAfter many attempts to attack, the red team finally scored the opening goal in the 33rd minute. Thanh Nhan climbed the sideline and crossed the ball for Le Van Do to tap the ball into the U23 Guam net from close range. Photo: Hai HoangIn the second half, Coach Troussier made some very precise personnel adjustments. Defender Ho Van Cuong was sent onto the field. Photo: Hai Hoang In the 54th minute, Minh Trong was fouled by James Gomez in the penalty area, the referee decided to award a penalty to the home team. Van Tung was the one to take the penalty, he finished accurately to raise the score to 2-0 for U23 Vietnam. Photo: Hai HoangHo Van Cuong brings a new look to U23 Vietnam. Photo: Hai HoangThe third goal of U23 Vietnam came from the goal of substitute player Ho Van Cuong. Photo: Hai HoangFrom Tuan Tai's ball into the penalty area, he received the ball and finished with extreme precision from close range. Photo: Hai HoangIn the 80th minute, Khuat Van Khang passed the ball into the penalty area, Thanh Nhan rushed in and headed the ball into the corner, causing Guam's net to shake for the fourth time.3 minutes later, Dinh Bac poured the ball into the penalty area from a corner kick, Hoang Van Toan quickly rushed in and finished close to the goal, raising the score to 5-0 for U23 Vietnam. Photo: Hai HoangWhen there was only 1 minute left in the match, the ball hit the hand of a Guam defender, U23 Vietnam was awarded a penalty, Bui Vi Hao finished accurately to seal a 6-0 victory for the home team. Photo: Hai HoangThis result helped U23 Vietnam rise to the top of Group C. In the earlier match of the same day, U23 Yemen won 3-0 against U23 Singapore. Photo: Hai Hoang
