Tan Ky youth entered the semi-finals, Yen Thanh became the former king

In the first quarter-final, the defending champion TN Yen Thanh (first in group A) met TN Tan Ky (second in group B). Both teams were very strong, the match was considered the "early final" of the season.

Players of both teams played with great determination. Photo: Duc Anh

In the first minutes of the match, the two teams proved to be evenly matched opponents. The players of both teams competed fiercely, playing with high determination. TN Tan Ky was the team that created more dangerous opportunities.

In the 7th minute, the score was opened. The scorer was player number 5 Nguyen Van Minh of TN Tan Ky with a precise close-range header... After losing to TN Vinh City in the group stage, TN Tan Ky has now learned many valuable lessons. The team not only played beautifully but also much more wisely.

The opening score of the match. Photo: Duc Anh

Conceding an early goal, TN Yen Thanh pressed the field, creating a number of dangerous opportunities to threaten TN Tan Ky's goal. In the 10th minute of the match, TN Yen Thanh's number 7 Tran Dinh Du jumped high to head the ball powerfully, but TN Tan Ky's goalkeeper Bui Huu Nhan made an excellent save. Bui Huu Nhan was once the official goalkeeper of U11 SLNA, the national champion.

In the second half, TN Tan Ky's defense played calmly and blocked fiercely. Photo: Duc Anh

Entering the second half, the coaches of both teams had new instructions. Accordingly, TN Yen Thanh focused on coordinating small attacks in the middle. TN Tan Ky focused on defense, waiting for the opportunity to counterattack. In the 28th and 29th minutes of the match, TN Yen Thanh continuously had 2 situations threatening the opponent's goal. However, luck was not on TN Yen Thanh's side as the crossbar saved TN Tan Ky.

The joy of victory of TN Tan Ky players. Photo: Duc Anh

In the second half, TN Yen Thanh dominated the game. The team had some dangerous chances but their final shots were hasty and inaccurate. The score of 0-1 in favor of TN Tan Ky was maintained until the end of the match.

With the victory, TN Tan Ky entered the semi-finals of the tournament. TN Yen Thanh officially became the former champion.