China U19 equalized 1-1 in the 88th minute.

[Direct]Nghe An Newspaper is providing live coverage of the final match in Group C of the AFC U19 Asian Championship between Vietnam U19 and China U19.

In the 19th minute, Thanh Tùng opened the scoring for Vietnam U19.In the 88th minute, China U19 scored the equalizer, making it 1-1.

Cong Phuong caused chaos in the Chinese U19 defense. Photo: Duc Cuong.

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Starting lineup

Vietnam U19 team:Minh Long, Van Son, Tien Dung, Xuan Hung, Xuan Truong, Hong Duy, Tuan Anh, Van Toan, Cong Phuong, Van Long, Thanh Tung

China U19:Zhou Yuchen, Jungshuai, Zhunyi, Shihao, Cheng Jin, Zhang Xiuwei, Tang Shi, Ming Tian, ​​Gui Hong, Zhechao, Zepeng

3:20 PM:As Chairman Duc announced, Xuan Truong started alongside Van Long, Tuan Anh, and Thanh Tung. In attack, the Vietnam U19 team used the duo of Van Toan and Cong Phuong.

Chairman Duc believes that Xuan Truong will score a goal with a long-range shot in this match. He thinks that with the defensive tactics of the Chinese U19 team, long-range shots will be an effective solution.

3 PM:The lineup has been announced.

Coach Giom made three changes compared to the match against Japan U19. Xuan Truong, Van Toan, and Van Long returned to the starting lineup.

2 PM:The current temperature in Yangon is around 30 degrees Celsius. However, the sun is not too strong and there is a possibility of rain.

Before the AFC U19 Asian Championship finals, many envisioned a scenario where the Vietnam U19 team would earn at least one point against two strong opponents, South Korea U19 and Japan U19, and then enter the final match determined to win all three points to have any hope of advancing.

This thinking suggests that domestic experts believe the Chinese U19 team is the most "suitable" opponent for Coach Graechen's team. Compared to the other two East Asian football nations, China is showing signs of regression, at least at the 17th Asian Games.

However, recent developments in Group C show that the Chinese U19 team is not as weak as we imagined. They have prepared very thoroughly for the tournament in Myanmar. Proof of this is their surprising victory over Japan U19 and their successful draw against the defending champions, South Korea U19.

The opponent was stronger than expected, but that didn't diminish Cong Phuong and his teammates' determination to win all three points. Immediately after the 1-3 defeat against Japan U19, coach Giom stated that the entire team was determined to leave the tournament with a victory.

Comparing the current situation, it's clear we're at a disadvantage compared to our opponents. While the Chinese U19 team boasts talents in Europe like Xiang Baixu and Wei Shihao, the Vietnamese U19 team still relies primarily on the HAGL Arsenal JMG academy.

Nevertheless, spirit will undoubtedly be a powerful weapon for players like Cong Phuong and Tuan Anh. Because after being eliminated from the U19 Asian Championship finals, the Vietnam U19 team will no longer be under any pressure. Our players will be able to play football the way they want.

Another positive factor is the performance against Japan U19. For the first time in over a year, Coach Giom and his players proved just how effective Vietnam U19 can be at counter-attacking. Against opponents superior in skill and strength, we are not intimidated if we have the right tactics.

Facing China U19, the only remaining challenge for Vietnam U19 is themselves. Hopefully, the players will put on a strong performance and leave the tournament with their heads held high.

Source: VTC