Under pressure of winning U-21 Cambodia to play in semi finals, U-19 Vietnam players have showed their higher class performance to win 3-0 over opponents to take the top place of group. 

U-19 Vietnam are cheerful with their goals

U-21 Cambodia has been supplied three players over 22 years old as rule, Cambodia is considered as a tough opponent. They have won 3 matches and lost only one, U-21 Cambodia was standing above U-19 Vietnam, U-19 Indonesia and U-21 Singapore. Therefore, U-19 Vietnam must win 3 points in this facing.

Coach Graechen applied the strongest squad, however U-19 Vietnam entered game carefully. U-21 Cambodia also showed that they are organized and disciplined, thus game was equal and there was not many chances for both. Until 31st minute, Tan Tai opened for U-19 Vietnam after Xuan Truong’s clever passing.

Vietnam players played more confidently, in 43rd minute, Tan Tai scored one more goal from Cong Phuong’s passing. U-19 Vietnam was getting controlling game. Cong Phuong continuously missed chances. Van Long timely scored 3-0 goal for Vietnam before game end.

This victory has brought U-19 Vietnam semi-finals ticket. Moreover, U-21 Malaysia lost 1-2 against U-21 Brunei that let U-19 Vietnam stand at top of group. U-19 Vietnam will face U-19 Thailand in semi finals.

Truc Phuong