National U13 Finals 2020: Song Lam Nghe An held by Dong Thap

Although rated higher and receiving support from a large number of home fans, it was not until the 30th minute that coach Phan Tien Hoai's students were able to score the opening goal. The scorer forSLNAis player Vuong Quoc Dung (17) from a high jump header.

Host U13 SLNA was unexpectedly held to a draw by Dong Thap. Photo: Duc Anh

After the break, Dong Thap suddenly rose up and their tireless efforts were rewarded in the 50th minute. This time, SLNA's defense made a positioning error allowing Le Pham Ngoc Phat (21) to tap the ball in close range to equalize 1-1.

In the remaining 10 minutes, SLNA continuously threatened Dong Thap's goal. The ball hit the crossbar of Dong Thap's goal once, but in the end the match ended in a 1-1 draw, to the regret of the home team.

SLNA's young players (red) cannot yet get tickets to the Quarterfinals. Photo: Duc Anh

With this result,SLNAgot 4 points after 1 win and 1 draw. The chance to enter the Quarterfinals is still divided equally between HAGL and PVF when they have 3 points each while Dong Thap is weaker with only 1 point. The final match on October 9 will become more unpredictable than ever when SLNA faces PVF and HAGL meets Dong Thap.

Match results on October 7 - National U13 Finals 2020

Table A

HAGL 2-1 PVF

DONG THAP 1-1 SLNA

Table B

DAK LAK 1-1 THAN QUANG NINH

SHB DA NANG 0-0 QNK QUANG NAM

Match schedule October 8

HANOI - JUVENTUS VN

T&T VSH - TAY NINH

LONG AN - HAI DUONG DISTRICT

THUA THIEN HUE - BINH DUONG

Song Lam Nghe An defeated HAGL on the opening day of the 2020 National Youth Championship

(Baonghean.vn) - Right after the Opening Ceremony of the Final Round of the Yamaha Cup 2020 National Youth Football Tournament, the defending champions U13 Song Lam Nghe An and U13 Hoang Anh Gia Lai delivered an exciting match with the dominance of the home team players.