SLNA entered the semi-finals of the 2017 Thanh Nien Newspaper U21 National Cup

(Baonghean.vn) - New recruits are reinforcedPham Xuan Manh, as captain, and Phan Van Duc had an excellent match against B. Binh Duong in the final round of Group A, National U21 Finals taking place this afternoon (December 2).

The presence of the two 2017 National Cup champions with their well-coordinated one-touch passing situations forced the B. Binh Duong defense to constantly be forced to defend. Right in the 6th minute, Pham Xuan Manh kicked the ball into the net of goalkeeper Phan Minh Thanh.

Midfielder Pham Xuan Manh showed his leadership role well in the match against U21 Binh Duong. Photo: BTC

With an early goal, SLNA took the initiative to play slowly and steadily to maintain the advantage while B. Binh Duong played quite loosely in the first half. However, Cao Minh Tao of B. Binh Duong had a beautiful touch and volley from 18 meters, the ball went straight into the net while goalkeeper Duong Van Cuong was helpless, equalizing 1-1 for B. Binh Duong.

Entering the second half, SLNA and B. Binh Duong both increased the speed of the match in the hope of taking the lead. Surprisingly, in the 55th minute, Cao Minh Tao's shot from outside the box was not very dangerous, but goalkeeper Duong Van Cuong lost focus for a moment and missed the ball, helping B. Binh Duong take the lead 2-1.

Striker Phan Van Duc played the hero role in U21 SLNA's semi-final achievement. Photo: Organizing Committee

After a series of missed opportunities, striker Phan Van Duc, who has been playing very well recently, helped SLNA regain control when he broke through and defeated goalkeeper Phan Minh Thanh with a tricky shot in the 78th minute.

Right at the 89th minute, Phan Van Duc ended his excellent performance with a "slolo" through a series of B. Binh Duong defenders and then coolly finished, defeating B. Binh Duong's goalkeeper to seal a 3-2 victory for SLNA.

Thus, coach Dinh Van Dung and his team have officially won tickets to the semi-finals of the 2017 National U21 Football Tournament with the best result in Group A, with 7 points after 2 wins and 1 draw.

Starting lineup

U21 B.Binh Duong: Minh Thang, Vu Dat, Minh Tao, Tuan Canh, Trung Nhan, Manh Hung, Binh Duong, Van Tam, Kim Truong, Duy Khanh, Van Quy.

U21 SLNA: Van Cuong, Van Kien, Hong Dinh, Xuan Manh, Duc Thong, Quang Dat, Van Viet, Dinh Chau, Van Duc, Dinh Bao, Van Doan.

Goal

U21 SLNA: Xuan Manh (6'), Van Duc (78', 88')

U21 B.Binh Duong: Minh Tao (40', 55').

Trung Kien