U15 Song Lam Nghe An won overwhelmingly against U15 Viettel in the National U15 semi-final

Before reaching the semi-finals of the 2023 National U15 Tournament, in the quarter-finals, U15 Song Lam Nghe An created a successful comeback to defeat neighboring team U15 Hong Linh Ha Tinh with a score of 2-1.

Meanwhile, U15 Viettel team will face U15 Song Lam Nghe An in the semi-finals, having a fairly easy win against U15 Tay Ninh.

Therefore, the semi-final match between U15 Song Lam Nghe An and U15 Viettel is considered a very anticipated match. Because in recent years, these two clubs have affirmed their brand as the leading youth football training centers in the country, when they continuously dominate youth tournaments organized by the Vietnam Football Federation.

And as expected, as soon as the ball rolled, both Song Lam Nghe An and Viettel created many unpredictable and varied attacks. However, with many technically skilled players, coach Quang Truong's team took control of the ball more than the opponent, and at the same time made U15 Viettel get caught up in the style of play they created. If lucky, in the 3rd minute of the match, Cao Hoang Dat could have brought Song Lam Nghe An the lead with a header from close range.

However, the number of Nghe An fans who came to cheer for U15 Song Lam Nghe An at Ba Ria Vung Tau Stadium were not too regretful, because 3 minutes later, Vo Quang Bao helped coach Ngo Quang Truong's team open the score of the match.

From Phuc Ta's cross from the left wing, Cao Hoang Dat headed the ball in, but the post denied the striker a goal. However, fortunately, Quang Bao was there at the right time to shoot past goalkeeper Viet Thang, bringing the opening goal for U15 Song Lam Nghe An.

After conceding the goal, U15 Viettel tried hard to find an equalizer, the attacks from the two wings, which are always the strengths of the students of coach Thang Long, were always applied. And in the 19th minute, the army team got what they needed. From the attack on the left wing, Gia Hung flipped the ball as if placing it for striker Hong Kien in an open position to head the ball past goalkeeper Tran Van Dat. Viettel brought the match back to the starting line.

Despite being tied early by the opponent, coach Ngo Quang Truong's players still played calmly and developed a coherent attack. Therefore, not long after Viettel equalized the score, in the 16th minute, Nhat Sang helped U15 Song Lam Nghe An take the lead for the second time. The goal came from a corner kick by Phuc Ta, Nhat Sang jumped higher than everyone else to head the ball dangerously, making it into Viet Thang's net.

However, right at the start of the second half, the referee awarded Viettel a penalty kick, after a foul by defender Ngo Anh Duc. On the 11m penalty spot, striker Hoang Viet made no mistake, bringing home the equalizer 2-2 for Viettel.

True to the match between two arch-rivals, Song Lam Nghe An and Viettel played with dedication, excitement and drama. In the 66th minute, once again, coach Ngo Quang Truong's students took the lead over their opponents. From a set piece in the midfield, Phuc Ta released the ball with great feeling, allowing Dong Thuc to delicately kick, defeating goalkeeper Viet Thang, helping Song Lam Nghe An lead with a score of 3-2.

Not stopping there, 4 minutes later, Nhat Sang scored a double to help Song Lam Nghe An raise the score to 4-2. The number 11 midfielder of the Nghe An team had a solo performance when he eliminated a series of Viettel players, before shooting into the top corner, making the net go past goalkeeper Viet Thang.

In the 76th minute, captain Tan Dung made a lightning-fast breakthrough and then fired a powerful, dangerous shot, raising the score to 5-2 for U15 Song Lam Nghe An.

In the final minutes of the match, U15 Nghe An proactively slowed down the pace, so the match ended with a score of 5-2 in favor of coach Ngo Quang Truong's team.

On August 23, the final match of the 2023 National U15 Tournament will take place, U15 Song Lam Nghe An will meet the winner of the second semi-final between U15 PVF and U15 Hoang Anh Gia Lai.