National U15 Finals 2020: SLNA wins big against Ho Chi Minh City on opening day
(Baonghean.vn) - Meeting U15 Ho Chi Minh City in the opening match of Group A of the National U15 Football Championship on October 17, U15 Song Lam Nghe An did not encounter many difficulties to win with a score of 3-0.
Rated higher than the opponent,U15 SLNAentered the game confidently and proactively controlled the game. In the 22nd minute, after a series of missed opportunities, U15 SLNA scored the opening goal thanks to number 11 Phan Anh Tai.
In the following minutes, U15 SLNA continued to attack. The pressure was so great that the defense of U15 TP. HCM made many mistakes and it was not difficult for Phan Anh Tai to score a double to raise the score to 2-0 for the Nghe team, from a free kick in the 44th minute.
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The young players of U15 SLNA completely outperformed U15 TP. HCM. Photo: Organizing Committee |
The first half ended with a difference in skill and class, and if they had taken better advantage of their opportunities, Coach Nguyen Van Vinh's students would have scored more than 2 goals.
In the second half, U15 TP. HCM made some adjustments in their lineup and played with more concentration. However, these efforts could not prevent SLNA players from scoring the third goal. Coach Nguyen Van Vinh's players coordinated well for Phan Anh Tai to tap the ball into the net from close range, completing his hat-trick in the 78th minute.
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Striker Phan Anh Tai scored a hat-trick of goals. Photo: BTC |
An easy 3-0 win on the opening day helpedU15 SLNAgot the first 3 points. In the next match taking place on October 19, the defending champion U15 SLNA will meet the host B. Binh Duong, while U15 TP. HCM will compete with U15 Viettel.

Nghe An fans welcome the U15 SLNA champions back home
(Baonghean.vn) – After successfully defending the National U15 Championship, the Song Lam Nghe An U15 team brought the Championship Cup back home to the joy of many fans.