U17 Song Lam Nghe An aims to win first place in Group B

After 2 matches in Group B, National U17 Finals 2023,U17 Song Lam Nghe Anwon all matches, scored 10 goals and kept a clean sheet. With this result, coach Phan Tien Hoai's team has secured a ticket to the quarter-finals, one round early.

Looking back at the past 2 matches, it can be seen that U17 Song Lam Nghe An has shown a convincing playing style. With the ability to control the ball well, along with the flexibility in the players' movements without the ball, U17 Song Lam Nghe An has deployed a variety of attacks, making it difficult for the opponent's defense to defend. In particular, the quartet in the front line including: Trong Tuan, Le Dinh Long Vu, Phung Van Nam, Tran Quoc Hoa has shown a change in the way they approach the opponent's goal. This has opened up many opportunities for U17 Song Lam Nghe An to score goals against Khanh Hoa or Dong Thap.

Coach Phan Tien Hoai (standing far left) in the match against U17 Dong Thap. Photo: Hai Hoang

Entering the final round of Group B, U17 Song Lam Nghe An will face U17 Hue. Coach Phan Tien Hoai's team only needs a draw to win first place in this group. Before the match with the team from the Perfume River, coach Phan Tien Hoai set a goal: "We will encourage our students to try their best to bring about favorable results. With just a draw, U17 Song Lam Nghe An will still be sure to top Group B. Being in first place in the group will help U17 Song Lam Nghe An avoid strong teams when entering the quarter-finals, only having to meet the team ranked 3rd in Group A or 2nd in Group C".

It is quite favorable for U17 Song Lam Nghe An when their force is not damaged and is in good form. And to conquer the milestones ahead, coach Phan Tien Hoai must have longer-term calculations. Therefore, in the match against Hue, it is likely that the Nghe coach will leave some key players alone to avoid unnecessary cards and injuries to his students.

The head coach of U17 Song Lam Nghe An said: "We will have calculations to be able to change some positions, to ensure physical strength, avoid penalty cards for key players, thereby ensuring the best force in the next round."

However, U17 Song Lam Nghe An should not be complacent against U17 Hue. Through the 2 matches played, this opponent has also shown quite good ability. They are completely capable of blocking the way of strong opponents.

This makes coach Phan Tien Hoai cautious when evaluating U17 Hue. "I consider Hue to be a team with many good quality players. Their playing style focuses on ball control and they have experienced players who have played in the 2022 National U17 Tournament" - Mr. Hoai said.

Trong Tuan scored a double to help U17 Song Lam Nghe An win 3-0 against U17 Dong Thap. Photo: Chung Le

After the recent resounding victories, the U17 Song Lam Nghe An players are in a rather excited state of mind. In the pre-match training session, the Nghe An players all showed great desire and determination in this season. In particular, the captain of the U17 Song Lam Nghe An - Nguyen Trong Tuan is in brilliant form. He has scored two consecutive doubles in two matches in the group stage. Besides creating influence in leading the attack, Trong Tuan also plays the role of an extension of the U17 Song Lam Nghe An coaching staff.

The head coach of U17 Song Lam Nghe An commented: “Trong Tuan is an important player of U17 Song Lam Nghe An. Through two matches in the group stage, Trong Tuan has achieved very high performance. He has affirmed his ability. In addition, the captain of U17 Song Lam Nghe An is quite exemplary and neat in his daily life. He often reminds his teammates to follow the regulations of the coaching staff, helping the players focus on training, in order to achieve the highest performance when on the field.”

This afternoon, March 14, at 2:00 p.m., U17 Song Lam Nghe An will meet U17 Hue at PVF Stadium. This is the last match in Group B of the 2023 National U17 Finals./.