Vietnam’s U22s enjoy comfortable 2-0 win over Kitchee in friendly match
VOV.VN - The Vietnam U22 national team recorded an easy 2-0 victory over Kitchee SC FC of Hong Kong (China) in a friendly match played in the northern province of Hung Yen on August 14.
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| The fixture is held at the Promotion Fund for Vietnamese Football Talent (PVF) Football Training Centre in the northern province of Hung Yen. |
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| Both teams start the match cautiously with the first few minutes seeing no real action. |
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| As the first half goes on, Vietnam’s U22 footballers begin to create a number of dangerous openings. |
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| Manh Dung (L) and Bao Toan are deployed as attackers during the fixture. |
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| Despite Vietnam’s U22 side having the better chances, both sides go in goalless at half time. |
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| Head coach Park Hang-seo issues his instructions to the Vietnamese forwards during the break. |
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| A number of former national team footballers including Dinh Trong, Van Duc, and Xuan Manh are in the stands to watch the tie. |
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| The Vietnamese players show their dominance in the second half, putting great pressure on Kitchee SC FC’s goal. |
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| The first goal of the game comes in the 66th minute as overseas Vietnamese player Marin Lo thread a ball to Hong Phuoc who found himself in space. |
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| In an attempt to stop the attack, Kitchee SC FC’s goalkeeper fouled Hong Phuoc. As a result Vietnam’s U22 side are awarded a penalty. |
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| Martin Lo opened the scoring by successfully converting the penalty. |
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| Vietnam extend their lead to 2-0 in the 82nd minute. |
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| The second goal of the game is scored by Vietnamese striker Danh Trung. |
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| The friendly match is held as preparation for Vietnam’s U22s ahead of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, scheduled to take place in the Philippines in late November. |
