U21 Song Lam Nghe An had a smooth start with a big win over U21 Cong An Hanoi

The 2025 National U21 Tournament Qualifiers kicked off with many notable matches, including the competition betweenU21 Song Lam Nghe Anand U21 Hanoi Police received special attention.

Lying in group B - a group considered "tough" with the presence of host U21 PVF, U21 Dong A Thanh Hoa, U21 Dao Ha and U21 Cong An Ha Noi, coach Pham Anh Tuan and his team understand that a victory on the opening day will be extremely important for the journey to win a ticket to the final round.

Coach Pham Anh Tuan fielded his strongest squad with a 4-4-2 formation to ensure a balance between attack and defense. Notably, the starting list included 6 players currently on the roster of Song Lam Nghe An's first team.

Guarding the goal is goalkeeper Nguyen Huu Hau, who has fought in the V-League. The defense quartet includes Nguyen Mai Hoang, Le Nguyen Hoang, Vo Tien Thang and Nguyen Tan Minh. The midfield includes Tran Nam Hai, Nguyen Trong Tuan, Le Van Quy and Nguyen Trong Son. Up front are the striker duo Phan Duy Hao and Phung Van Nam.

With a quality squad, U21 Song Lam Nghe An took the initiative and quickly capitalized on their advantage with a goal in the 4th minute. From a move up the right wing, Trong Son sprinted into the penalty area and then unleashed a classy curling shot into the far corner, opening the score.

Four minutes later, U21 Cong An Ha Noi had a golden chance to equalize when player Nguyen Hoang Chien faced goalkeeper Huu Hau, but his shot went over the bar.

With superior class, U21 Song Lam Nghe An, despite playing leisurely, still easily created dangerous opportunities in front of the opponent's goal.

After many missed chances, in the 14th minute, the gap was doubled. Defender Mai Hoang dribbled the ball bravely on the right wing and then crossed accurately for Duy Hao to tap in from close range, raising the score to 2-0.

The constant pressure made the Hanoi Police's goal unable to stand firm and in the 30th minute, Trong Son once again shone. From a pass that landed on the left wing, this midfielder controlled the ball neatly and then fired a technical shot that left the opposing goalkeeper just standing there watching, 3-0 for U21 SLNA.

Entering the second half, U21 SLNA still maintained their dominance. In the 60th minute, after a delicate pass from the midfield, Le Van Quy escaped to face the goalkeeper and then calmly finished, setting the score at 4-0.

In the remaining minutes, Coach Pham Anh Tuan's players continued to create many "delicious" opportunities, but could not widen the score. However, the resounding victory was enough to affirm the strength and readiness of the Nghe An team in this year's tournament.

With 3 points and a goal difference of +4, U21 Song Lam Nghe An temporarily rose to the top of Group B. Although U21 PVF also won in the first match, the Nghe An team ranked higher thanks to a better goal difference.

The victory over a tough opponent like U21 Cong An Ha Noi is the perfect start for the journey to conquer the ticket to the final round of coach Pham Anh Tuan and his team.