Vietnam’s U19s clash with Thai U21s at Thanh Nien competition

Vietnam’s Under-19 team will clash with the Thai U21s in the final match of the 2010 International U21 Football Tournament at Ho Chi Minh City’s Thong Nhat Stadium on Sunday.

The Vietnamese U19s upset “older brothers” Vietnamese U21s 3-1 while the Thai U21 squad defeated the Malaysian counterparts on the same margin in the semifinals on Friday.

The Thai U21s proved stronger than the Malaysian rivals and deserved to book a berth in the final match of the fourth annual youth football competition sponsored by Thanh Nien newspaper.

In other action, the Vietnamese U19s were considered the underdogs against the Vietnamese U21s in the semis, but the young bucks bested their elders in the end.

The match between the “brothers” was a real fight from beginning to end, making it very exciting.

The U19s took the lead after seven minutes when Quoc Phuong scored the opener from a free kick on the edge of the penalty area.

After the break, midfield Huu Phat of the U21 team scored an equalizer off of a penalty kick after referee Vo Minh Tri ruled that Duc Tai was tackled in the U19 team’s penalty box.

 The U21s, who beat Thailand 3-1 and Myanmar 5-1 in the group stage, were expected to play better after the equalizer.

However, it was the U19s who kept their spirits high and managed to score two more goals for a decisive victory.

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Vietnam’s U19s clash with Thai U21s at Thanh Nien competition

Vietnam’s Under-19 team will clash with the Thai U21s in the final match of the 2010 International U21 Football Tournament at Ho Chi Minh City’s Thong Nhat Stadium on Sunday.

The Vietnamese U19s upset “older brothers” Vietnamese U21s 3-1 while the Thai U21 squad defeated the Malaysian counterparts on the same margin in the semifinals on Friday.

The Thai U21s proved stronger than the Malaysian rivals and deserved to book a berth in the final match of the fourth annual youth football competition sponsored by Thanh Nien newspaper.

In other action, the Vietnamese U19s were considered the underdogs against the Vietnamese U21s in the semis, but the young bucks bested their elders in the end.

The match between the “brothers” was a real fight from beginning to end, making it very exciting.

The U19s took the lead after seven minutes when Quoc Phuong scored the opener from a free kick on the edge of the penalty area.

After the break, midfield Huu Phat of the U21 team scored an equalizer off of a penalty kick after referee Vo Minh Tri ruled that Duc Tai was tackled in the U19 team’s penalty box.

 The U21s, who beat Thailand 3-1 and Myanmar 5-1 in the group stage, were expected to play better after the equalizer.

However, it was the U19s who kept their spirits high and managed to score two more goals for a decisive victory.

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Vietnam’s U19s win Int’l U21 Football Championship

Vietnam’s U19 squad won the 2010 International Under-21 Football Tournament Championship after beating Thailand’s U21s 2-1 in the final match at Ho Chi Minh City’s Thong Nhat Stadium on Sunday.

Though considered the underdogs, the Vietnamese U19s were on equal terms with the Thailand throughout the dramatic final game of the fourth edition of the youth football event sponsored by Thanh Nien newspaper.

The Vietnamese U19s took the lead after five minutes following a mix-up in the Thai penalty area.  Hai Huy fired a powerful shot that sailed 16 meters into the goal.

The Thai U21s launched relentless attacks but the Vietnamese players stood firm through the remaining minutes of the first half.

After the break, the Thai players continued attacking and scored an equalizer midway through the second half when the Vietnamese defenders showed clear signs of fatigue.

Vietnam’s goalkeeper Buu Ngoc stopped Hongthong’s shot but failed to catch it, allowing Meesawad to send the rebounding ball to the back of Vietnam’s net.

The Vietnamese defenders continued to make mistakes but either goalkeeper Buu Ngoc mounted a good defense and the Thai strikers proved poor shots.

The young Vietnamese squad didn’t have many chances but they managed to score to make the game 2-1 ten minutes from full time.

With huge contributions, Buu Ngoc won the “best player of the match” award while Nguyen Van Quyet won the tournament’s “best player” and the “Vietnamese most impressive player” awards.

The Vietnamese U19 players won the trophy with a cash prize of US$10,000 and the Thai players took the second place and $7,000.

The Vietnamese U21 team earned the third place after beating the Malaysian U21s and got a cash prize of $5,000. Thailand’s Sokjoho had three goals and was named “best scorer” while Thailand’s goalkeeper Yen Arom was awarded the “tournament’s best goalkeeper” title.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the final match, Nguyen Cong Khe, Chairman of Thanh Nien Media Corporation and chief of the organizing committee said, “Our philosophy at the National and International U21 Tournament, is to honor “Virtue, Intelligence and Talent”. The winning football must be the beautiful, the kind of football that is honest and impressive to the fans. That is our hope for the youth football tournament.

“The organizing committee, Thanh Nien newspaper and Thanh Nien Media Corporation have been trying and will continue to try our best to make this youth football tournament more and more perfect and professional.”

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U19s win International Cup

The Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper's International Football
Championship Cup stayed in Vietnam for the second time after Vietnam's
U19 team defeated the Thai U21 2-1 on Oct. 31 in HCM City.

Despite being considered weak compared to their rivals, the host proved
that they could not be defeated by starting the match with effective
attacks from the very first seconds.

Nguyen Hai Huy's
opening goal proved their power in the first half. His 16.50m straight
shot made more than 10,000 spectators, including national head coach
Henrique Calisto, burst into happy and uninterrupted applause.

But Thailand were still a tough opponent throughout the
tournament. Their forward trio of Sokjoho, Hongthong and Anan forced the
Vietnamese players to work very hard to protect their net.

Thai tactics included rotating their positions in an aim to stretch
the Vietnamese defence to level the score. However, this effort proved
fruitless as they consistently had to back off to help their teammates
thwart threatening counter-attacks from the Vietnamese side.

Goalie Buu Ngoc worked hard to keep the Thais to one goal after
miscommunication between his teammates allowed a close-range shot by
Meesawad to be converted into the second goal of the match.

The sudden loss confused the Vietnamese players to such an extent that
Thai halfback Jungreed nearly scored a second goal a few minutes later.
But Ngoc continued with his heroics to block many other Thai shots
throughout the match. He was later voted as the best player of the
match.

In the 78th minute, Vietnam scored their
second goal in a rapid counter-attack. Van Quyet, who played in the
shadows for much of the match, passed the ball across the box to a
waiting Minh Tuan. His shot was punched out but the ball ricocheted to
Van Thanh who scored with ease.

In addition to the cup, the team was awarded 300 million VND (15,000 USD).

In the earlier match, the U21 Thanh Nien Newspaper team beat U21 Malaysia 1-0 to secure third place.

Substitute striker Hoang Nhat Nam scored the only goal of the
match from a free kick in the 82nd minute. The score would have been
higher if Huu Phat had not missed a penalty a short time earlier.

This was the fourth year the tournament was organised with
international teams. Vietnam 's first victory was in 2007 when they
defeated Thailand 1-0 in the final./.

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Vietnam U21 beat Thailand 3-1 at Thanh Nien Cup

Vietnam U21 players celebrate their goal during their Thanh Nien Newspaper Cup football match against Thailand U21 in HCMC on Wednesday - Photo: Ba Chau

HCMC –Vietnam U21 beat archrivals Thailand 3-1 in their last group stage match in the fourth International U-21 Football Tournament 2010, or Thanh Nien Newspaper Cup, on Wednesday. 

Before the game, both Vietnam and Thailand were drawn at three points as they had both thrashed their opponents in their openers, with the Thai’s 4-0 win over Myanmar on Monday and Vietnam’s thrashing of Myanmar 5-1 on Saturday.

Because of the goal difference, a draw would have been enough for the hosts to stay on top, while the Thais needed a victory to be group A leaders.

Vietnam, who began with nine changes from coach Dinh Van Dung after their win over Myanmar, showed great determination.

Heavy rain dampened the player’s attacks early in the first half leaving the Vietnamese crowd waiting till the 35th minute to celebrate, when Xuan Hieu took a kick in the penalty box beating Thai goalie, Yen Arom.

After the break, Vietnam kept possession and Duy Lam doubled for his team with a free kick from outside the penalty area just minutes in.

Duc Nhan scored for the Vietnamese side in the 65th minute before Pattana Sokjoho finalized the score at 3-1 in the 68th minute. 

With the victory, Vietnam U21 finished their group competition as group A leaders with six points from two wins, while runners-up Thailand stayed at three points from one win and one loss. Bottom-placed Singapore, who exited from the tournament, gained no points from two losses.  

In the earlier match on Wednesday, Vietnam U19 started the game with substitutes, but dominated against Malaysia U21. The visitors secured a late victory, to finish top of Group B, when striker Ravindran scored the only goal in the 86th minute. Despite the loss the Vietnam U19 will still go through to the semis.

Malaysia had four points from one win and one draw, while Vietnam U19 were runners-up with three points.

On Friday’s semifinal games, Vietnam U21 will meet Vietnam U19 at 3:30 p.m. and Thailand will play Malaysia at 6:00 p.m. The final and third place games will be on Sunday.

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Vietnam U19 through, Myanmar exit from U-21 tournament

Vietnam U21 players celebrate their goal during their Thanh Nien Newspaper Cup football match against Singapore U21 in HCMC on Monday - Photo: Ba Chau

HCMC – Vietnam U19 beat Singapore U21 2-1 in their first game of the fourth International U-21 Football Tournament  2010, also called Thanh Nien Newspaper Cup, while Thailand thrashed Myanmar 4-0 in the earlier game at HCMC’s Thong Nhat Stadium on Monday.

A still scoreless Vietnam suffered a shock blow when The Son scored an own goal in the 38th minute. They regained composure quickly to dominate play but took 47 nailbiting minutes to equalize.

Quoc Phuong leveled for the Vietnamese team in the 85th minute and Van Thanh finalized the game at 2-1 just two minutes later, giving his team the important victory in the group stage of the competition.

With the victory, Vietnam U19 secured top of Group B with three points and secured the first semifinals ticket. Singapore U21, who tied 1-1 with Malaysia U21 in their opener on Saturday, and Malaysia U21 have one point each.

The second Group B’s semifinals ticket will be decided on Wednesday when Vietnam U19 play Malaysia U21. The Vietnamese still go through win or lose.

Earlier, Thailand U21 crushed their counterparts from Myanmar 4-0. The Thai side controlled the game and Sokjoho and Hongthong scored two goals each for their team.

Thailand U21 and Vietnam U21 have three points from their first win but the Vietnamese side rank first of Group A thanks to the goal difference while  Myanmar exited from the annual tournament after suffering two losses. The Myanmar side lost 1-5 to Vietnam U21 in the opening game on Saturday. 

Vietnam will play archrivals Thailand in their final game to decide the leaders of Group A on Wednesday and the two teams only need a draw to advance to the semifinal round.

On Wednesday, Vietnam U19 will take on Malaysia U21 in the final Group B match at 3:30 p.m. and Vietnam U21 will play Thailand U21 in their final game in Group B at 6:00 p.m.

The International U.21 Football Tournament, at HCMC’s Thong Nhat Stadium from October 23-31, drew four foreign U21 squads from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar together with Vietnam’s U21 and U19 teams.

The six teams play in round-robin format in two groups with the top two teams from each advancing to the semifinals. Group A comprises Vietnam U21, Myanmar U21 and Thailand U21 while Vietnam U19 are in Group B with Singapore U21 and Malaysia U21. 

The annual football event, which is sponsored by the Thanh Nien newspaper, is considered a key part of developing youth football talent in the country.

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Vietnam U19 through, Myanmar exit from U-21 tournament

Vietnam U21 players celebrate their goal during their Thanh Nien Newspaper Cup football match against Singapore U21 in HCMC on Monday - Photo: Ba Chau

HCMC – Vietnam U19 beat Singapore U21 2-1 in their first game of the fourth International U-21 Football Tournament  2010, also called Thanh Nien Newspaper Cup, while Thailand thrashed Myanmar 4-0 in the earlier game at HCMC’s Thong Nhat Stadium on Monday.

A still scoreless Vietnam suffered a shock blow when The Son scored an own goal in the 38th minute. They regained composure quickly to dominate play but took 47 nailbiting minutes to equalize.

Quoc Phuong leveled for the Vietnamese team in the 85th minute and Van Thanh finalized the game at 2-1 just two minutes later, giving his team the important victory in the group stage of the competition.

With the victory, Vietnam U19 secured top of Group B with three points and secured the first semifinals ticket. Singapore U21, who tied 1-1 with Malaysia U21 in their opener on Saturday, and Malaysia U21 have one point each.

The second Group B’s semifinals ticket will be decided on Wednesday when Vietnam U19 play Malaysia U21. The Vietnamese still go through win or lose.

Earlier, Thailand U21 crushed their counterparts from Myanmar 4-0. The Thai side controlled the game and Sokjoho and Hongthong scored two goals each for their team.

Thailand U21 and Vietnam U21 have three points from their first win but the Vietnamese side rank first of Group A thanks to the goal difference while  Myanmar exited from the annual tournament after suffering two losses. The Myanmar side lost 1-5 to Vietnam U21 in the opening game on Saturday. 

Vietnam will play archrivals Thailand in their final game to decide the leaders of Group A on Wednesday and the two teams only need a draw to advance to the semifinal round.

On Wednesday, Vietnam U19 will take on Malaysia U21 in the final Group B match at 3:30 p.m. and Vietnam U21 will play Thailand U21 in their final game in Group B at 6:00 p.m.

The International U.21 Football Tournament, at HCMC’s Thong Nhat Stadium from October 23-31, drew four foreign U21 squads from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar together with Vietnam’s U21 and U19 teams.

The six teams play in round-robin format in two groups with the top two teams from each advancing to the semifinals. Group A comprises Vietnam U21, Myanmar U21 and Thailand U21 while Vietnam U19 are in Group B with Singapore U21 and Malaysia U21. 

The annual football event, which is sponsored by the Thanh Nien newspaper, is considered a key part of developing youth football talent in the country.

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New talents found at U.21 football contest

The ongoing National U.21 competition in Gia Lai Province is still very exciting thanks to the shining performance of some up-and-coming stars.

Dong Nai has introduced a well-rounded team at the 14th annual youth competition, sponsored by Thanh Nien. The balanced squad advanced to the semifinals ahead of powerhouse Nghe An and reigning champions Da Nang.

Apart from familiar favorites-Captain Duc Nhan and midfielder Huu Phat, crowds and enthusiasts have been wowed by the debut performances of goalkeeper Thanh Diep, midfielder The Hung and striker Nguyen Tuan Anh.

It was Tuan Anh who scored the only goal in the team’s defeat of Nghe An during the opening match of this year’s contest.

Hosts Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) is another team that has also managed to impress.

“We consider these players the future substitutes for HAGL’s first team,” said HAGL coach Nguyen Quoc Tuan. “For this reason, HAGL’s U.21 s have been specially trained.”

HAGL’s new names like Ut Cuong, Duy Thanh and Xuan Hieu helped the Central Highland squad finish at the top of Group A.

As usual, youth training centers Nghe An and Da Nang have come out with some new young talent. However, Vietnamese football enthusiasts should be jazzed about this year’s promising new crop across the board.

Strong clubs in Vietnam’s top-tier V-League are beginning to pay attention to training young players to substitute the veterans. Thanh Nien’s U.21 contest has offered an excellent proving ground for the nation’s next generation of football stars.

Thanh Nien newspaper, launched the annual event 14 years ago. Since then, the appearance of more youth training centers has helped to improve the quality of play at the competition and throughout the country.

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New talents found at U.21 football contest

The ongoing National U.21 competition in Gia Lai Province is still very exciting thanks to the shining performance of some up-and-coming stars.

Dong Nai has introduced a well-rounded team at the 14th annual youth competition, sponsored by Thanh Nien. The balanced squad advanced to the semifinals ahead of powerhouse Nghe An and reigning champions Da Nang.

Apart from familiar favorites-Captain Duc Nhan and midfielder Huu Phat, crowds and enthusiasts have been wowed by the debut performances of goalkeeper Thanh Diep, midfielder The Hung and striker Nguyen Tuan Anh.

It was Tuan Anh who scored the only goal in the team’s defeat of Nghe An during the opening match of this year’s contest.

Hosts Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) is another team that has also managed to impress.

“We consider these players the future substitutes for HAGL’s first team,” said HAGL coach Nguyen Quoc Tuan. “For this reason, HAGL’s U.21 s have been specially trained.”

HAGL’s new names like Ut Cuong, Duy Thanh and Xuan Hieu helped the Central Highland squad finish at the top of Group A.

As usual, youth training centers Nghe An and Da Nang have come out with some new young talent. However, Vietnamese football enthusiasts should be jazzed about this year’s promising new crop across the board.

Strong clubs in Vietnam’s top-tier V-League are beginning to pay attention to training young players to substitute the veterans. Thanh Nien’s U.21 contest has offered an excellent proving ground for the nation’s next generation of football stars.

Thanh Nien newspaper, launched the annual event 14 years ago. Since then, the appearance of more youth training centers has helped to improve the quality of play at the competition and throughout the country.

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National U.21 football event gets underway

The 2010 National U.21 Football Final Round will stay true to its “green-clean and beautiful, “policy, Thanh Nien Media Corporation Chairman Nguyen Cong Khe said at a press conference in Gia Lai Province on Wednesday,

Khe, chief of the October-7-to-17 event organizing committee, also said they would consistently work to improve the quality of the game.

“The U.21 tournament will always be a healthy playground where young talents are found for Vietnamese football.”

It is also a stepping stone for many young players to join the National U23 squad and the National team and help young players improve and make contributions to their clubs, as well, Khe said.

The past 13 national events and three international U.21 events (also sponsored by Thanh Nien) have found and introduced good players who have been key to the success of the national teams.

Some of these people include Cong Vinh, Hong Son, Tan Tai and Quang Hai who together helped earn Vietnam the Suzuki ASEAN Football Federation Cup in 2008.

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An Giang, Nam Dinh book final round spots in U21 tourney

An Giang and Nam Dinh topped their respective groups, F and A, to win final round berths at the U.21 National Football champion to be held in Gia Lai in October.

An Giang beat Kien Giang 3-1 on Sunday in the Mekong Delta while Nam Dinh fought to a 0-0 tie with Hanoi ACB on Monday in the northern province of Nam Dinh.

Lam Hai Dang, Le Chi Thanh and Tuan Anh scored the goals for An Giang while Danh Phen pulled a consolation goal for Kien Giang.

The qualifying round matches of the Thanh Nien-sponsored football tournament were exciting all the way to the final minutes.

With two byes for hosts Hoang Anh Gia Lai and reigning champs Da Nang to the final round, the 30 other teams had to compete very hard in six groups from September 5 to 20.

The qualifying rounds presented such tough competition that Group D hosts Khanh Hoa, Group E hosts Ho Chi Minh City and Group F hosts Kien Giang failed to advance.

Eight qualified teams will compete in Pleiku Town, capital of the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai, from October 7-17, and the best four teams will qualify for the international U.21 football tournament.

The international event will take place at Ho Chi Minh City’s Thong Nhat Stadium from October 23-31. It is co-organized by the Vietnam Football Federation and Thanh Nien, and sponsored by the newspaper.

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