Defeating Hung Nguyen teenager, Do Luong excellently entered the final

The match between Do Luong and Hung Nguyen youth was not supported by the weather. It was raining, the field was slippery, the ball was wet... Photo: Duc Anh

Both teams are considered by experts to be worthy opponents. Photo: Duc Anh

In the first semi-final, Youth and Children Football Tournament, Nghe An Newspaper Cup,Hung Nguyen Youth Team(top of group A) compete withDo Luong Youth Team(ranked second in Group B). Both teams are considered by experts to be worthy opponents.

In the first minutes of the match, despite the rainy weather, slippery field, and wet ball, both teams entered the match with great determination; the pace of the match was very fast. Both teams continuously launched dangerous attacks towards the opponent's goal.

Both teams entered the match with great determination; the match was very fast. Photo: Duc Anh

In the 3rd minute of the match, the score was opened for the Do Luong youth team. The ball was passed precisely to striker wearing the number 9 shirt Nguyen Xuan Nhat in the penalty area. This player shot hard, hitting the roof of the net of the Hung Nguyen youth team, scoring a goal for the home team.

In the 5th minute of the match, the Do Luong youth team scored their second goal. The scorer was midfielder wearing the number 7 shirt Nguyen Xuan Hiep. Receiving the ball from a distance of 17m, this midfielder unexpectedly took a long shot. The ball went low and fast. The goalkeeper of the Hung Nguyen youth team had his vision blocked, completely helpless in this situation.

Do Luong youth team players celebrate an early goal. Photo: Duc Anh

Conceding two early goals, the Hung Nguyen youth team did not panic but calmly organized attacks to approach the opponent's goal. However, at this time, the Xu Luong youth team's defense played very solidly and calmly, breaking these attacks one after another... The score of 2-0, in favor of the Do Luong youth team, was maintained until the end of the first half.

In the second half, both teams played very hard. Hung Nguyen youth team tried to push up their formation, putting strong pressure on Do Luong youth team's defense. On the other side, Do Luong youth team proactively retreated deep, defended tightly, and waited for a chance to counterattack quickly.

In the second half, the Do Luong youth team proactively retreated deep, defended tightly, and waited for a quick counterattack opportunity. Photo: Duc Anh

The goalkeeper of the Do Luong youth team played very cautiously in this match; blocking many dangerous shots from the Hung Nguyen youth team players. The excellence of this goalkeeper was the launching pad for the Do Luong youth team to thoroughly apply their defensive style of play in the second half.

In the second half, no more goals were scored. Winning 2-0, Do Luong youth team won the right to enter the final match. Losing the semi-final match, Hung Nguyen youth team won the Bronze Medal.