U19 SLNA had a smooth start at the 2019 National U19 Finals
(Baonghean.vn) - The excellence of central midfielders such as Tran Manh Quynh and Tran Quoc Thanh helped U19 SLNA win their first victory against U19 B. Binh Duong on the opening day of the 2019 National U19 Finals.
According to the results of the draw, Group A will include the host HAGL, Viettel, An Giang and SHB Da Nang. Group B: SLNA with Hanoi, Becamex Binh Duong and Phu Yen.
This year, U19 SLNA has many quality additions from the U17 SLNA team that won the national runner-up position last season such as: Nguyen Van Ba, Nguyen Van Bach, Dinh Xuan Tien... In addition, more experienced players of U19 SLNA such as captain Ho Khac Luong, Tran Manh Quynh, Pham Van Ba...
U19 SLNA defeated U19 Binh Duong 2-1. Summary: PV |
Having to face only B. Binh Duong in the opening match, U19 SLNA did not have much difficulty controlling the match. In the 34th minute, under pressure from U19 SLNA's attack, a Binh Duong defender let the ball touch his hand in the penalty area and Tran Manh Quynh made no mistake to open the score.
In the following minutes, U19 SLNA and U19 B. Binh Duong both had good opportunities but could not take advantage. The first half ended in a 1-1 draw.
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Midfielder Tran Quoc Thanh celebrates his goal. |
In the second half, U19 B. Binh Duong unexpectedly rose up and scored an equalizer thanks to Vo Hoang Minh Khoa, also from a successful penalty. Before that, the referee said that the U19 SLNA defender had fouled the opponent in the penalty area in the 59th minute.
Not accepting a draw on the opening day, U19 SLNA continued to maintain an attacking game and achieved results in the 65th minute. Midfielder Tran Quoc Thanh, after passing a player, suddenly accelerated from midfield before unleashing a tricky shot with his left foot, raising the score to 2-1.
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The joy of U19 SLNA players. |
Thanks to their superior expertise and experience, U19 SLNA maintained the score, won 2-1 overall and got their first 3 points.
Next match, U19 SLNA meets U19 Hanoi at 3:00 p.m. on March 11 at Pleiku Stadium.
This year’s final round will be held at Pleiku Stadium from March 8 to 17. After the tournament ends, the Organizing Committee will select the U19 Vietnam team to participate in the U19 International Tournament with 3 guest teams: Thailand, Myanmar and China./.

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