Winning lightly over Quang Nam, U19 SLNA affirmed its unrivaled strength in the qualifying round

U19 Song Lam Nghe An continues to maintain winning streak. Photo: Trung Kien

Before meeting in the final round of the first leg of this year's U19 National Qualifiers, SLNA had won all 3 matches and ranked first in Group B with 9 points. Meanwhile, U19 Quang Nam only had 3 points and ranked second to last.

With the mentality of having to win if they don't want to be eliminated, U19 Quang Nam did not hesitate to play offensively in the match against U19 SLNA. However, due to the difference in squad quality, U19 Quang Nam were not only unable to find a way into goalkeeper Duong Van Cuong's goal, but they also conceded a goal in the first half.

In the 45+1 minute, starting from an attack on the left wing, Tran Quoc Thanh suddenly launched a powerful shot, completely defeating the U19 Quang Nam goalkeeper to end the match with a score of 1-0.

In the second half, the difficulties were even more complicated for U19 Quang Nam when coach Nguyen Dinh Dung's students continuously launched high-speed attacks on the flanks. In the 54th minute, U19 SLNA scored the second goal from such an attack. Nguyen Van Viet was the one who passed the ball inside for Tran Ngoc Anh to head in accurately, raising the score to 2-0.

Defeating FLC Thanh Hoa in the second leg, coach Nguyen Dinh Dung and his team are sure to enter the final round. Photo: Trung Kien

At this time, U19 SLNA began to slow down the pace of the match, not being hasty and giving up the game to Quang Nam. However, the Quang Nam team got a goal to shorten the gap from a moment of distraction by the U19 SLNA defense in the 68th minute.

In the remaining minutes, U19 SLNA regrouped and continuously threatened the goal of U19 Quang Nam. However, the score of 2-1 was maintained until the end of the match. In the match at the same time, U19 SHB Da Nang and U19 Ha Tinh tied with a score of 2-2.

With these results, U19 SLNA finished the first 4 matches (first leg) with a perfect record, earning 12 points. And with only 2 wins in the second leg, coach Nguyen Dinh Dung and his team will be sure to secure a ticket to the final round. Following are FLC Thanh Hoa with 7 points, Ha Tinh with 4 points and Quang Nam (3 points), SHB Da Nang (2 points).

In other groups of the 2018 National U19 qualifying round, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Thap are the leading teams./.

Struggling to defeat neighbor Ha Tinh, U19 SLNA maintains top position

(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of January 16, entering the third round of the 2018 National U19 qualifying round, U19 SLNA encountered many difficulties against the team from Ha Tinh.