Cong Phuong scored two goals and Xuan Truong scored 1 goal that helped U-19 Vietnam to defeat U-19 Arsenal 3-0. 

Captain Xuan Truong

Match took place on March 5th at Colney stadium of Arsenal. U-19 Vietnam’s strongest squad includes: goalkeeper Van Truong, defender Dong Trieu, Van Quy, Van Son, Hong Duy, mid-fielder Tuan Anh ( Duy Manh 75′), Xuan Truong, Duc Huy, Trum Tinh ( Thanh Hau 70′) the striker Cong Phuong & Van Toan.

In spite of the cold weather ( 12 C degrees Celsius and stronger opponents, U-19 Vietnam played confidently. U-19 Arsenal was impressed by Vietnam players. In 10th minute, U-19 Vietnam has first goal. Cong Phuong received ball from Xuan Truong then shot exactly in narrow corner. 10 minutes later, Cong Phuong doubled for Vietnam from cooperation withTuan Anh.

In the second half, U-19 Arsenal changed tactics to find goal however, U-19 Vietnam still remained score. In 85th minute, U-19 Viet nam had one more goal from Xuan Truong that set 3-0 win over U-19 Arsenal.

Vietnamese football fans seemed to be shocked witness U-19 Vietnam’s win, they showed happiness and supports through social network.

Cong Phuong ( U19 Vietnam)

This is the first match in European training tour. After this matc, U-19 Vietnam will take a rest and live watch game between England and Denmark at Wembley stadium. The next match will happen on March 10th against U-19 Wimbledon.

Truc Phuong