U13 SLNA stopped at the semi-finals after a series of lucky 'shootouts'

(Baonghean.vn) - Playing well against U13 HAGL, however, the 0-0 draw after two official rounds brought U13 SLNA into a nerve-wracking penalty shootout with their opponent in the semi-final match.

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Before meeting in the semi-finals, U13 SLNA and U13 HAGL both went through dramatic and fierce quarter-final matches. If U13 HAGL came from behind to beat SHB Da Nang on penalties, U13 SLNA also had to go through suffocating moments against Binh Duong.

Right after the opening whistle, U13 SLNA, with the enthusiastic cheers of many home fans, were the more confident players. Thanks to the mobility of Anh Quan and the two wingers Be Thua and Duc Vinh, the midfield of U13 SLNA still controlled the midfield well.

SLNA U13 team (yellow shirt) created many opportunities in the semi-final match against HAGL U13 at Vinh Stadium on the afternoon of July 15 - Photo: Van Thang

Therefore, it is understandable that U13 SLNA were the ones who had the first opportunities. Among them, it is necessary to mention the opportunities of Luong Van Be Thua and Dam Duc Vinh from the 8th minute onwards. As for U13 HAGL, although they did not create many opportunities and controlled the ball less, the opportunities that the away team created were very dangerous. In the 19th minute, player Le Duc Anh had a penetration and shot that hit the post of goalkeeper Xuan Son of U13 SLNA.

Before the end of the first half, SLNA and HAGL both created a few more chances, but all of them ended in failure and both teams had to go into the break without scoring any goals.

In the second half, Coach Nguyen Huy Hoang's students still maintained a solid game. At the same time, they created really dangerous attacks in the 40th and 42nd minutes.

True to the nature of a semi-final match, U13 SLNA and U13 HAGL dedicated 60 minutes of official play with many beautiful moves. However, the two representatives in the quarter-finals had to accept a 0-0 draw in official play time.

The sadness of coach Nguyen Huy Hoang's students. Photo: Van Thang

In the nerve-wracking penalty shootout, U13 SLNA lost 5-6 to U13 HAGL and had to watch their opponent enter the final match against U13 Viettel with regret.

Thus, this year's U13 National Final is a confrontation between HAGL and Viettel, the match takes place tomorrow, July 16.

Trung Kien