After 8 years, player Trong Hoang scored again at SEA Games

With the difference in class, U22 Vietnam only needed 3 minutes to open the score. In a moment when the U22 Laos defense was indecisive in clearing the ball, Tien Linh cleverly escaped, neatly finished into the far corner to give Vietnam an early lead.

Before they could wake up from the first goal, U22 Laos continued to concede another goal in the 17th minute. It was still striker Tien Linh who escaped after a pass from Tan Tai. The player born in 1997 coolly finished to double the gap for U22 Vietnam.

If the referee had been more accurate, U22 Vietnam would have scored the third goal in the 19th minute. From a pass from Trieu Viet Hung, Van Hau broke through and fired a shot past goalkeeper Xayxavath, but the defender, who is playing for Heerenveen Club, was flagged offside by the linesman. The goal was disallowed.

During the remaining time, U22 Laos could only huddle back in their home field under the constant pressure from U22 Vietnam. Coach Park Hang-seo's players calmly played football, coordinating like in a practice match.

Trong Hoang celebrates his goal. Photo: Hai Hoang

No more goals were scored, the first half of the match ended with a temporary score of 2-0 in favor of U22 Vietnam. In the second half, Trong Hoang was brought in to replace Ho Tuan Tai and he played in the position that his junior player left.

In the 51st minute, Trieu Viet Hung almost scored his own goal after a cross from Van Hau. Unfortunately, the U22 Vietnam midfielder's touch went wide of the crossbar. However, Vietnamese fans did not have to wait too long for the third goal.

After Van Hau's solo performance, in the 54th minute, Hung Dung suddenly escaped after a pass from Quang Hai before making an accurate shot, putting U22 Vietnam ahead 3-0.

Tien Linh opened the scoring for U22 Vietnam. Photo: VFF

Trong Hoang left his mark since entering the field by stealing the ball, penetrating the penalty area and making a delicate cross for Tien Linh in the 57th minute. The U22 Vietnam striker did not miss this gift, easily tapping the ball into the net of the U22 Laos goalkeeper to increase the score to 4-0, and at the same time having a hat-trick of his own.

Facing many difficulties in terms of the game, U22 Laos unexpectedly scored a goal to shorten the score and became the first team to score against U22 Vietnam. In the 60th minute, from a set piece situation, Vongchiengkham hung the ball on the right wing, defender Kaharn comfortably rushed in to head the ball into Van Toan's net.

It was not until the 67th minute that Ha Duc Chinh was brought onto the field by Coach Park, the one who was sent off was Hung Dung. Not long after that, midfielder Hoang Duc was brought onto the field to replace Tien Linh.

Vietnam U22 team triumphed after 2 matches at SEA Games 30. Photo: VFF

After a series of dangerous opportunities created by U22 Vietnam, it was Trong Hoang's turn to add his name to the list of goalscorers. In the 84th minute, the Nghe An player controlled Thanh Son's pass and then fired a low shot into the far corner, bringing the total number of goals of U22 Vietnam at SEA Games 30 to 11.

Eight years after scoring against East Timor at the 2011 SEA Games, Trong Hoang continued to score at this tournament. Not stopping there, in the 89th minute, he also created a clear scoring opportunity for Hoang Duc. Unfortunately, the Viettel player's shot went just wide of the post.

Finally, captain Quang Hai also scored after Doan Van Hau's pass with a delicate finish, sealing a 6-1 victory. With this result, U22 Vietnam is still temporarily leading Group B with 6 points after 2 wins. In the remaining matches, U22 Thailand of coach Akira Nishino also easily defeated U22 Brunei with a score of 7-0.

STARTING LINEUP

U22 Vietnam:™ Van Toan, Duc Chien, Tien Dung, Ngoc Bao, Van Hau, Viet Hung, Thanh Son, Tan Tai, Quang Hai, Hung Dung, Tien Linh.

U22 Laos:™ Xayxavath, Chanthalangssy, Phomvongsa, Vongchiengkham, Keohanam, Keophouvong, Thanakhanty, Sengvanny, Phetsivilay, Bounlovongsa, Bounkong

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