U-19 HAGL beats Malaysian U-21s at invitational tourney

October 22, 2014 | 14:50

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The under-19 team from the Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) – Arsenal JMG football academy yesterday defeated Malaysia 2-1 at the international U-21 Thanh Nien Newspaper Cup in Can Tho City in the Mekong Delta.

Over 30,000 spectators at Can Tho Stadium waved and cheered the relentless attacks organized by both side during the game.

Just nine minutes into the match, left midfielder Hong Duy was in the right position to receive a corner kick and headed home the opening goal.

In the 51st minute, he accelerated from the middle of the field, dribbling the ball towards the Malaysian goal, and blasted it home to double the advantage to 2-0.

Malaysia reduced the gap to 2-1 in the 60th minute by scoring an outstanding goal.

Other Vietnamese players who showed off their talent at previous U-19 tournaments, such as Cong Phuong, Xuan Truong, and Tuan Anh, impressed Can Tho fans with their skills.

The U-19 HAGL team needs to draw with U-21 Sydney, from Australia, tomorrow to advance to the semifinals of the Thanh Nien Newspaper Cup, being held from October 19-28 with the participation of six teams divided in two groups.

In group A, Thailand drew Singapore 2-2 yesterday. Tomorrow, Thailand will take on the Vietnamese national U-21 football team.

Tuoi Tre

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