U17 Song Lam Nghe An lost to U17 PVF-CAND in the opening match of the 2025 National U17 Championship qualifying round.

On the afternoon of August 15, the qualifying round of the 2025 National U17 Tournament officially kicked off. At the stadium of the PVF Youth Football Training Center, the matches of Group B took place with the participation of 6 teams: PVF-CAND, SHB Da Nang, Luxury Ha Long, Dong A Thanh Hoa, Hai Phong andLam River Nghe An.

The highlight of the opening match is the confrontation between host U17 PVF-CAND and U17 Song Lam Nghe An. These are two teams highly regarded for their depth of force, long tradition and ability to compete for first and second place in Group B.

Given the importance of the match, both sides fielded their strongest lineups. Coach Hai Nam (SLNA) applied a 4-4-2 formation with the defense consisting of Ngo Anh Duc, Quan Thanh Cong, Nguyen Van Duy and Phan Dang Huy; the midfield consisted of Nguyen Minh Thuy, Pham Viet Duy, Minh Loi and Van Lam; and the forward pair Quang Anh and Ngoc Son.

Entering the match with home field advantage, U17 PVF-CAND deployed a coherent short passing game, controlling the ball slightly better. However, U17 Song Lam Nghe An defended effectively, blocking many attacks from the opponent.

In the 25th minute, the Nghe An team almost opened the score when from a cross from the right wing by Viet Duy, Quang Anh volleyed the ball in the penalty area but the ball went wide. Just 5 minutes later, PVF-CAND responded with a header from Nguyen Du hitting the post after a cross from the left wing.

In the 38th minute, the home team's continuous pressure was materialized with the opening goal. From a corner kick, Anh Khoa cut in and headed the ball dangerously, scoring against U17 SLNA. However, this goal received harsh criticism from the away team, when they thought that the home team player had fouled the goalkeeper in the 5m area. However, the goal was still recognized for U17 PVF-CAND.

Not accepting the lead, U17 Song Lam Nghe An increased their attack. In the 42nd minute, Quang Anh had a chance to shoot in the penalty area after a combination with Anh Duc but his shot was too weak. The first half ended with a score of 1-0 in favor of PVF-CAND.

In the second half, coach Hai Nam instructed his players to push up their formation, coordinate confidently and play more aggressively. U17 Song Lam Nghe An continuously created trouble in front of goalkeeper Xuan Hoa's goal, showing their determination to find an equalizer.

In the final minutes of the match, U17 Song Lam Nghe An created a number of dangerous opportunities towards the home team's goal, but all failed. With the loss on the opening day, U17 Song Lam Nghe An temporarily ranked bottom of Group B.

In the second match, U17 Song Lam Nghe An will face U17 Luxury Ha Long.