National U13 Finals: U13 SLNA regrettably shared points with SHB Da Nang

(Baonghean.vn) – Playing completely superiorly and controlling the ball more, coach Nguyen Huy Hoang's students had an unsatisfactory start at the National U13 Finals against SHB Da Nang...

In the 2016 U13 National Finals, SLNA reached the final match and only lost to Viettel after a penalty shootout. This year, when the tournament was held at Vinh Stadium, with careful preparation, SLNA was considered a team with a "bright" chance of winning the championship. Therefore, the determination to defeat U13 SHB Da Nang in the opening match is an affirmation of coach Nguyen Huy Hoang and his team's ambition to win the cup.

The players of both teams confidently entered the field.

After the opening whistle, U13 SLNA with home field advantage and a slightly better squad played very solidly and dominated. In particular, the central midfielder pair Vo Cong Quy and Vo Tien Phong played quite prominently and confidently.

In the 3rd minute, U13 SLNA had the first chance when player number 23 Minh Tu dribbled the ball from the left wing and shot with his left foot. The ball went diagonally and dangerously but unfortunately missed the post.

The first dangerous attack of the match belonged to U13 SLNA. Unfortunately, after getting past goalkeeper Phung Huu Phuoc, the player wearing the number 22 shirt was unable to put the ball into the SHB Da Nang net.

Just 2 minutes later, coach Nguyen Huy Hoang's players continued to create trouble in front of SHB Da Nang's goal. Player number 22 Luong Van Be Thua ran into position, received a long pass before facing goalkeeper Huu Phuoc. Unfortunately, the final move of the U13 SLNA player was indecisive, causing the opportunity to pass.

At this time, the SLNA U13 central defenders continuously made long passes to the SLNA U13 strikers above. However, the home team's intention to attack first encountered a defensive line of the away team that played quite focusedly.

In the first 20 minutes, coach Nguyen Huy Hoang's players controlled the ball better and had more attacks. Meanwhile, U13 SHB Da Nang almost did not create any dangerous opportunities.

The most significant opportunity for U13 SHB Da Nang came in the 24th minute, from a well-coordinated attack on the right wing. Player number 8 Khac Chien of U13 SHB Da Nang fired a shot from a distance.

In the next situation, the referee awarded U13 SLNA a penalty because a SHB Da Nang player let the ball touch his hand in the penalty area. Player number 22 Luong Van Be Thua made no mistake in opening the score of the match. A very calm and decisive finish by the U13 SLNA player at the 7m30 mark brought the advantage to the home team.

Luong Van Be Thua's decisive penalty kick opened the score of the match for U13 SLNA.

In the last minute of the first half, from a lightning counterattack, Anh Quan accelerated and turned to shoot with his left foot, the ball hit the U13 SHB Da Nang defender's foot and flew out, leaving SLNA fans regretful. The first half ended with a score of 1-0 in favor of the home team SLNA with countless missed opportunities.

Entering the second half, both teams pushed up their formations and played tit for tat. However, despite attacking a lot without scoring, U13 SLNA had to pay the price. In the 39th minute, from a typical counter-attack situation of the away team, player number 11 Nguyen Thanh Hung broke the offside trap, escaped and finished quite delicately, defeating SLNA goalkeeper Xuan Son.

Having equalized, Coach Nguyen Huy Hoang directed his players to rush to the opponent's field with a very exemplary pressing style of play. The continuous pressure from the U13 SLNA attack, especially Dinh Bac's skillful dribbling ability, forced the away team's defense to continuously commit fouls. However, in the 2 free kick opportunities outside the penalty area, U13 SLNA was unable to successfully take advantage.

With only about 10 minutes left in the match, SLNA still maintained a one-sided game. A typical example was the attack in the 51st minute, when a teammate's ball sent player Van Quy facing the U13 SHB Da Nang goal, but unfortunately, this player missed his shot in an extremely regrettable way.

Subtle ball handling in the midfield area by SHB Da Nang U13 players.

At this time, the U13 SLNA coaching staff continuously made substitutions in the hope of scoring more goals. Minute 62 continued to be a situation that shook the SHB Da Nang goal. In this situation, Van Quy of U13 SLNA approached the SHB Da Nang goalkeeper's goal in an extremely delicious opportunity, but this player's shot could not be converted into a goal.

Playing completely superior to the opponent, not wanting to start with only 1 point, U13 SLNA had to accept ending the match with a 1-1 draw.

In the second round, U13 SLNA will meet Binh Phuoc at 5:00 p.m. on July 9 before facing Phu Nhuan TP. Ho Chi Minh in the final round taking place at 5:00 p.m. on July 11.

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