Nhan Dan Online- U-23 Vietnam drew 0-0 with U-23 Thailand in an attractive game at My Dinh stadium on November 9, thus winning the VFF Smartdoor Cup with 7 points while U-23 China trounced U-23 Singapore 2-0 to rank second with 5 points.Both Vietnam and Thailand started the game with great determination to win.
In the 16th minute, Sompong failed to score when he broke Vietnam’ offside trap but shot wide of the right post from a close range.
In the 20th minute, Tien Thanh lobbed the ball over goalkeeper Kawin but it was blocked by the Thai defender. Dinh Tung also missed two opportunities when he shot over the crossbar in the 27th minute and another fire was saved by keeper Kawin four minutes later. In the 43rd minute Thailand had the ball in Vietnam’s net but the goal was not recognised because Vietnam’s keeper Tan Truong was fouled before. Overall, Thailand played better in the first half.
After the break, Vietnam played better, creating several chances to score but keeper Kawin played well , saving Dinh Tung’s two shots in the 46th and 48th minutes and Van Khai fire in the 69th minute .
In the 89th minute Thailand’s forward had the ball in Vietnam’s net but was ruled offside by the referee and the match ended in a goalless draw. With three points Thailand ranked third.
China 2 – 0 Singapore
Earlier U-23 China easily beat U-23 Singapore 2-0 at My Dinh stadium to rank second at the VFF Cup.
Right after the whistle, China dominated the game with good combinations, producing a lot of chances to score. Piao Cheng gave China the lead when he scored the opener in the 14th minute. In the 27th minute Gao Di doubled the score for China with his powerful strike.
Singapore played mainly with long-ball crosses and could not cause any trouble for China’s defence.
After the second goal, China played slowly and missed several chances to widen the gap.
Duy Thinh
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