Excellently defeating Hoang Mai Town Children's Team, Quy Hop Children's Team leisurely entered the Semi-finals

Entering this match, Hoang Mai Town Children's School had a huge advantage with a full squad and a full day off on June 13. Meanwhile, Quy Hop had just gone through ascore chasetension in the latest match yesterday afternoon. The Quy Hop young players had to exert all their strength to win against Thanh Chuong with a score of 2-1 to take the second place with the highest score in group D and E.

Quy Hop Children's Team suffered a big loss before the match when 3 of their starters had to return home to take the transfer exam. There were only 4 players left on the team's bench. Photo: Thanh Cuong

Not to mention, talking to us before the match, Mr. Cao Thanh Xuan - Head Coach of the Quy Hop Children's Team said that after playing the last match of the group stage on the afternoon of June 13, the team suffered a significant loss of strength when 3 main players had to return home to take the transfer exam.

Facing a seemingly weaker team than the opponent, Nhi Dong Quy Hop accepted to play as the underdog, retreated deep, and actively played defensive counter-attacks. In the first minutes of the match, the game was completely tilted towards Hoang Mai Town.

Quy Hop (blue shirt) actively played defensive counter-attacks against Hoang Mai Town players (white shirt). Photo: Thanh Cuong

However, facing the tight, scientific playing style of the team from the mining region, the players from Hoang Mai Town could do nothing more and had to accept a 0-0 draw when the first half ended.

Entering the second half, the coaching staff of both teams did not make any major adjustments in terms of personnel or playing style. However, while Hoang Mai Town was busy attacking, they were unexpectedly hit by a "counterattack" from the opponent. In the 22nd minute, Quy Hop Children's Club unexpectedly opened the scoring thanks to player number 7 Cao Thai Son.

Coach and players of Quy Hop celebrate the goal. Photo: Thanh Cuong

Having conceded a goal, Hoang Mai Town players were forced to push forward to find an equalizer. Meanwhile, Quy Hop players remained loyal to their solid defensive style of play.

Taking advantage of Hoang Mai Town's high formation, Quy Hop players had dangerous counter-attacks. If they had been luckier, they could have scored more goals.

Hoang Mai Town Children's Team actively attacked but could not penetrate Quy Hop's net. Photo: Thanh Cuong

With only about 10 minutes left in the match, the players of Hoang Mai Town Children's Club attacked even more fiercely. They had nothing to lose, as this was the knockout round.

Faced with suffocating pressure from the opponent, in the 34th minute, the Quy Hop Children's Coaching Board had to temporarily stop for a consultation to massage and reduce stress for the players.

Faced with the suffocating pressure of the opponent, the Quy Hop Children's Team Coaching Board had to reassure their students. Photo: Thanh Cuong

In the final minutes of the match, Hoang Mai Town Children's Team still had some chances to score and equalize the score, but unfortunately, their shots either did not hit the target or were blocked by Quy Hop players.

Losing 0-1 to Quy Hop Children's School, Hoang Mai Town Children's School had to sadly stop, giving up the ticket to the Semi-finals to the opponent.