Song Lam Nghe An extends record of winning the National U17 Championship

Compared to the group stage match,U17 SLNAplayed much better when using the strongest lineup. Right in the 5th minute, the opportunity came to the yellow team. Midfielder Dinh Xuan Tien fired a shot from outside the penalty area but the ball went wide.

In the 8th minute, Ho Van Cuong made his advantage concrete by opening the score from a pass from his teammate. In this situation, the defenders and goalkeeper Ho Thanh Hoa of the U17 Nutifood Academy did not coordinate well and made the home team pay the price.

U17 SLNA starting lineup for the final match. Photo: TK

SLNA U17 players continued to dominate their opponents. In the 19th minute, Nguyen Cong Huy (9) quickly advanced, overcame the opponent's pursuit before curling the ball into the far corner, forcing goalkeeper Ho Thanh Hoa to fly to block. In the next phase, this player's teammate missed the shot.

Engrossed in their attack, U17 SLNA almost paid a heavy price when Cao Hoang Minh took a free kick from near the middle of the field. SLNA goalkeeper Nguyen Canh Tiep was alert and pushed the ball out of bounds.

Before the end of the first half, U17 SLNA took the initiative to play slowly to preserve the score. But they still created at least 2 good chances. On the other hand, U17 Nutifood Academy also had some chances. However, due to the lack of luck of the players of both teams, the score after the first 45 minutes was 1-0 in favor of the Nghe team.

SLNA U17 team showed their bravery and experience in the championship match. Photo: TK

Right at the beginning of the second half, the storm came in front of the U17 Nutifood Academy goal, ending with a header by Nguyen Van Bach (7) but could not beat goalkeeper Ho Thanh Hoa. In response, the white team showed danger in dead ball situations. Phan Ho Khai (3) finished by sending the ball hitting the U17 SLNA goal post in the 50th minute.

Just 2 minutes later, the score was 2-0 forU17 SLNA. Player Phan Xuan Dai (17) accelerated, dribbled past the opponent's defense before creating a pass for Xuan Tien (10) to comfortably tap the ball into the goal.

Ho Van Cuong had a final match of his life. Photo: TK

In the 56th minute, Ho Van Cuong scored a double after fooling the opposing goalkeeper. Before that, Cong Huy dribbled the ball alone on the left wing, making it impossible for the Nutifood Academy U17 defense to intercept.

Despite losing 3 quick goals, the players in white still calmly organized their play. The efforts of U17 Nutifood Academy were rewarded in the 63rd minute. Nguyen Quoc Viet (9) broke the offside trap, shortening the score to 1-3 for the home team. After this goal, the match became more exciting with tit-for-tat attacks from both teams.

Coach Le Ky Phuong and his team enjoy the feeling of winning the championship. Photo: TK

The drama of the match only really came in extra time. In their efforts to push forward to find a goal to shorten the score, the U17 Nutifood Academy players made Vo Tien Thang of SLNA put the ball into his own net. The remaining minutes were not enough for coach Grachen and his team to come back. And 3-2 was the final result of the match.

Convincing victory,SLNAwon the championship after 8 years of waiting. This is also the 8th time the Nghe An team has won the National U17 finals and broken the record it currently holds. Previously, SLNA won this tournament in 2004; 2005; 2006; 2007; 2008; 2009; 2012.

NATIONAL U17 TOURNAMENT TITLES 2020

Champion team: U17 Song Lam Nghe An

Second place team: U17 Nutifood Academy

Style team: U17 Song Lam Nghe An

Best player: Nguyen Van Bach (7) - SLNA

Top scorer: Duong Quang Trung Hieu (3) - Nutifood

Best goalkeeper: Nguyen Canh Tiep - SLNA

LIVE: U17 SLNA - U17 Nutifood | Final of National U17 Tournament 2020

(Baonghean.vn) - The final match between U17 Song Lam Nghe An and U17 Nutifood Academy will take place at 5:00 p.m. at PVF Center Stadium. This is an opportunity for coach Le Ky Phuong and his team to quench their thirst for the U17 championship title that has lasted for the past 8 years.