U19 Hoang Anh Gia Lai and U19 The Cong Viettel are the last two teams to participate in the semi-finals of the 2024 National U19 tournament.
U19 Hoang Anh Gia Lai won the right to enter the 2024 National U19 semi-finals. Photo: VFF
Contrary to many people’s predictions, U19 Hoang Anh Gia Lai could not create the necessary pressure on their opponents. Hue U19 deserves to be the dark horse of the tournament when they demonstrate scientific, beautiful and disciplined playing style. During the first half, U19 Hoang Anh Gia Lai, despite being the team that controlled the ball more, did not have many notable opportunities.
Hue U19 calmly defended and launched a few good counterattacks, but that was not enough for the Central region representative to score the opening goal of the match. The first 45 minutes passed without a goal being scored.
The two teams had many opportunities to score but failed to take advantage. Photo: VFF
Entering the second half, the game reversed when Hue U19 was the team that won the duel. The central midfielders of this team continuously create attacks at high speed. Unfortunately, Vi Dinh Thuong and his teammates could not take advantage.
The opportunity came to Van Tu and Xuan Dang in the penalty area and these players’ shots were not dangerous enough. At the end of 90 minutes without a win, U19 Hoang Anh Gia Lai and Hue entered a lucky penalty shootout.
On the 11m penalty spot, players from both sides continued to show balance. They needed 9 shots to find the winner and the joy belonged to U19 Hoang Anh Gia Lai with a score of 8-7. In the previous match, U19 The Cong Viettel won 2-0 against U19 Thanh. Hoa also won the right to participate in the round for the 4 strongest teams.
2024 National U19 Semi-Final Match Schedule: March 3, 2024: – 15:00: U19 Song Lam Nghe An – U19 Hanoi – 17:30: U19 The Cong Viettel – U19 Hoang Anh Gia Lai
