U22 Vietnam defeated U22 China 1-0 on away field
Minh Phuc scored in the 81st minute to bring a 1-0 victory for U22 Vietnam against U22 China in a friendly match on November 12. Cao Van Binh made two important saves, and adjustments in the beginning of the second half helped the away team accelerate on both wings.
The decisive moment came in the 81st minute: from the left wing, Van Thuan skillfully dribbled the ball and then crossed it strongly into the 5m50 area. The two U22 Chinese defenders did not handle the ball decisively, allowing Minh Phuc to rush in and finish close to the goal, sealing a 1-0 victory for U22 Vietnam in the friendly match on November 12.
The game is tense, away field spirit speaks up
U22 Vietnam entered the match calmly, holding the ball better in the first minutes. In the second minute, Van Khang's precise cross found his teammate but his header went wide. The home team did not put any obvious pressure in the opening stages.
After about 15 minutes, U22 China pushed up their formation. In the 17th minute, Wang Bohao fired a dangerous shot to the right corner, forcing goalkeeper Cao Van Binh to dive to save the goal. In the 29th minute, Van Binh continued to excellently rush out to block Abduwali's close-range shot in a face-to-face situation, keeping the net steady for the away team.
At the end of the first half, U22 Vietnam gradually regained their rhythm. Van Khang and Anh Quan both had chances to open the score but lacked precision in their final touches. The first half ended 0-0.
Coach Dinh Hong Vinh's adjustments and impact on the attacking rhythm
Right at the beginning of the second half, U22 Vietnam made three changes to increase speed and youthfulness. The impact was clearly seen in the faster deployment rhythm on both flanks. However, for the first 20 minutes of the half, the match was still tense and cautious.
In the 60th minute, the away team made five substitutions to refresh the lineup but the balance did not change much. The home side had a notable opportunity in the 71st minute when Abduwali shot diagonally, the ball went into the side of the net. U22 Vietnam responded with several long-range shots by Van Thuan but were all blocked by the U22 China defense.
The turning point in the 81st minute and the final lockout
From Van Thuan's dribbling and cross, the Chinese U22 defense fumbled the ball, creating an opportunity for Minh Phuc to run in and shoot from close range to open the score 1-0. After conceding the goal, the home team focused on attacking. In the 90+1 minute, Bao Shimeng shot but the ball hit a Vietnamese U22 defender and went over the bar.
In the remaining minutes, the U22 Vietnam defense maintained its concentration, preserving the victory and keeping a clean sheet - a worthy reward for goalkeeper Cao Van Binh's excellent moments earlier.
Main developments over time
- Minute 2: Van Khang crossed the ball, his teammate headed the ball wide of the post.
- Minute 17: Wang Bohao shot dangerously, Cao Van Binh saved.
- Minute 29: Van Binh blocks Abduwali's close-range shot.
- Early second half: U22 Vietnam made 3 substitutions, accelerating on both wings.
- Minute 60: The away team made all 5 substitutions.
- Minute 71: Abduwali's cross shot went into the net.
- Minute 81: Minh Phuc scored after a cross from Van Thuan.
- Minute 90+1: Bao Shimeng's shot hit the defender and went over the bar.
Results and scorers
Result:U22 China 0-1 U22 Vietnam
Score:Minh Phuc (81')
Starting lineup
| China U22 | U22 Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Huo Shenping, Wang Bohao, Mutalifu Yumingkari, Xu Bin, Liu Haofan, Wumituiang Yusupu, Wang Shiqin, Hu Hetao, Liu Zhenquan, He Yiran, Baihelamu Abuduwaili | Cao Van Binh, Ly Duc, Hieu Minh, Nhat Minh, Xuan Bac, Van Truong, Van Khang, Cong Phuong, Vo Anh Quan, Thanh Nhan, Quoc Viet |
The meaning of a friendly match
The away results helped U22 Vietnam confirm their progress in terms of competitive spirit and ability to cope with pressure. In the friendly match, the focused, disciplined performance and timely personnel adjustments were clear plus points for coach Dinh Hong Vinh's team.
