Winning the penalty shootout, U.19 HAGL entered the final match of the U21 International.

Playing aggressively but unable to penetrate the net of U21 Vietnam, U19 HA.GL had to decide the winner/loser by taking a penalty shootout in the semi-final match of the Thanh Nien Newspaper International U21 Tournament held on the afternoon of October 25 in Can Tho City. With Manh Hung and Phi Son failing to score, U21 Vietnam had to watch U19 HA.GL enter the final.

A large crowd of spectators were present on the field to cheer for the young Vietnamese players.

Despite being the senior team, U21 Vietnam chose a defensive counter-attacking style against U19 HAGL. In the first half and most of the match, U19 HAGL was the better team and dominated the field.

U21 Vietnam (left) played solid defense in the first half. Photo: Thanh Ha

However, the final shots of coach Graechen's students did not have the necessary sharpness to score a goal.

As for U21 Vietnam, they proactively played solidly on their home field, even choosing a tough style of play, committing fouls when necessary to prevent the attacks of the junior U19 HAGL players.

The U.19 HAGL players played very confidently. They held the ball more since the opening whistle.

After 90 minutes of play, the two teams had to enter a penalty shootout to determine which team would advance to the final.

In the nerve-wracking penalty shootout, U19 HAGL proved to be the more courageous team and won 4-3 to advance to the final.

Result: 0-0

Penalty: 3-4

Watch video clips of highlights from the match and penalty shootout:

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The joy of U.19 HAGL players

Line-up:

U21 VN: Van Cong, Ngoc Hao, Manh Hung, Minh Hai, Van Dai, Quach Tan, Khac Ngoc, Phi Son, Van Manh, Nam Anh, Van Thuan

U19 HAGL: Van Tien, Van Son, Dong Trieu, Tien Dung, Duc Luong, Xuan Truong, Tuan Anh, Hong Duy, Thanh Tung, Van Toan, Cong Phuong.

According to Thethaovanhoa/Thanhnien