In the first  match, U21 Ho Chi Minh City had one point against U21 Gia Lai. In other game, U21 An Giang had a comeback win 4-3 over U21 Hue.

Former state president Nguyen Minh Triet and Standing Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City’s Party Committee Vo Van Thuong

Former state president Nguyen Minh Triet encourage teams

Head of the Vietnam Sports and Physical Training Administration – Mr. Vuong Bich Thang

U21 Ho Chi Minh City owned 5 young players who had played in the first division cup 2015 , Thanh Binh, Hoang Phuong, The Kiet, Xuan Du and goalkeeper Thanh Phu. In contrast, U21 Gia Lai had 7 players who had played for HAGL and played in V-League 2015 as famous Van Tien, Dong Trieu, Minh Vuong, Nguyen Lam, Anh Tai,..

Coach Phung Thanh Phuong and his men put up with a goal from U21 Gia Lai in 12th minute. However, U21 Ho Chi Minh City quickly awoke. Thanh Binh played well at his middle field position, young player Hoang Phuong also showed a good performance. Entering the second, Xuan Du equalized 1-1 for U21 Ho Chi Minh City. Though they only had 1 point in the first match, U21 Ho Chi Minh also sastified fans.

In the remained game of group A in the opening day, An Giang had a quick comeback within three minutes to win 4-3 over Thua Thien Hue.

Ho Chi Minh City ( left) and Gia Lai

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