Before entering the final match of the first leg, U.19 Phong Phu Ha Nam received the best news when their direct competitor for the top spot, U.19 Ha Noi, was held to a draw by Son La. The goal of Tran Le Thuy and her team in the match against Ho Chi Minh City is to get 1 point, consolidating the top spot. At the same time, the girls of Phong Phu Ha Nam also want to extend their unbeaten streak in the tournament to 5 matches.
U.19 Phong Phu Ha Nam unbeaten after the first leg
The goal of getting 1 point was clearly shown by U.19 Phong Phu Ha Nam when they did not rush to push up the squad, playing offensively like in previous matches. Instead, Luu Hoang Van and the other teams played low, keeping the squad distance to wait for the opportunity to counterattack quickly. Coincidentally, U.19 TP.HCM also unexpectedly chose this way of playing. Therefore, the first half ended with a 0-0 draw and an extremely tight game.
In the second half, U.19 TP.HCM began to make many changes in attack and played more adventurously. The match also started to be attractive when clear scoring opportunities continuously appeared. U.19 TP.HCM was the team with the better position but accuracy in the final touches was what they lacked.
On the other side, U.19 Phong Phu Ha Nam were still waiting for the opportunity to score. Coach Tran Le Thuy's team's patience was also rewarded in the 85th minute when they were unexpectedly awarded a penalty. Captain Vu Thi Hoa was given the opportunity and she made no mistake, scoring the only goal of the match.
By narrowly defeating U.19 Ho Chi Minh City, Phong Phu Ha Nam has 13 points. Luu Hoang Van and his teammates officially won the first leg when they were 4 points ahead of the second-placed U.19 Ha Noi. More notably, U.19 Phong Phu Ha Nam is showing impressive form when they are unbeaten in all 5 matches in the first leg.
U.19 Ho Chi Minh City (yellow shirt) was powerless to penetrate Phong Phu Ha Nam's net.
In the previous match, U.19 Thai Nguyen T&T also found joy when defeating U.19 Zantino Vinh Phuc 2-0. The young players of the "tea region" have 8 points after 5 matches, ranking 3rd after the first leg.
In the match against U.19 Zantino Vinh Phuc, U.19 Thai Nguyen T&T was considered to have superior strength. Coach Phuong Nam also arranged the team to be more offensive, putting pressure on the opponent right after the opening whistle. After the first half, U.19 Thai Nguyen T&T had a 1-0 advantage thanks to Nguyen Thu Trang's goal in the 45th minute. In the second half, U.19 Zantino Vinh Phuc showed determination, pushing up the attacking formation. However, throughout the match, the rookie of the national U.19 women's tournament did not leave any impressive plays. Even in the last minute of the match, U.19 Zantino Vinh Phuc received a second goal from a super goal from a distance of nearly 35 meters by Thu Trang.
U.19 Thai Nguyen T&T finished the first leg in the top 3
Ranking after the first leg of the national U.19 women's tournament
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