Winning big against Phu Yen, U17 SLNA soon won a ticket to the semi-finals of U17 National 2020
(Baonghean.vn) – Rated higher than U17 Phu Yen, U17 SLNA did not encounter many difficulties and got 3 full points in the second round of the group stage of the 2020 National U17 Football Tournament.
After the 3-1 win against U17 Saigon, U17 SLNA met Phu Yen in the second match of the 2020 National U17 Finals. The match took place on the afternoon of September 21 and witnessed U17 SLNA's determination to win all 3 points while U17 Phu Yen also remained loyal to the defensive counter-attacking style of play.
After a series of situations threatening the goal, it was not until the 28th minute that U17 SLNA scored the opening goal. From Ho Van Cuong's effort on the right wing, Nguyen Cong Huy received the ball and finished close to the goal, making the U17 Phu Yen net.
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| The U17 SLNA players were the ones who dominated the match. Photo: Hai Hoang |
After conceding the goal, U17 Phu Yen proved to other teams that they deserved to be in the finals this year. A subjective defense by central defender Vo Tien Thang caused U17 SLNA to concede a penalty in the 30th minute and Pham Tan Huy equalized 1-1 for the home team.
The first half ended with a draw of 1-1.
Right at the beginning of the second half, the changes of the U17 SLNA coaching staff showed their effectiveness. In the 46th minute, a U17 SLNA player was fouled in the penalty area. On the penalty spot, Dinh Xuan Tien easily raised the score to 2-1.
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| The U17 team celebrates their goal. Photo: Hai Hoang |
In a defensive position, U17 Phu Yen could not stand firm against the stormy attacks of U17 SLNA. In the 85th and 87th minutes, players Tran Dinh Thanh and Ho Van Cuong took turns scoring, sealing a resounding 4-1 victory for the yellow team.
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| SLNA U17 team has won 2 consecutive matches. Photo: Hai Hoang |
With this result, U17 SLNA got 6 absolute points after 2 matches, but ranked second in Group B after U17 Nutifood JMG because of losing goal difference. However, that was enough for coach Le Ky Phuong and his team to secure a ticket to the semi-finals.
In the next match,U17 SLNAwill meet U17 Nutifood JMG in a match that is only about competing for the top spot. The semi-finals of the 2020 National U17 Finals will take place on September 25 and the final on September 27.
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