A 1-2 defeat to U19 Uzbekistan meant that U19 Vietnam did not earn any points at the 2024 international friendly tournament in China.
U19 Vietnam entered the final match of the 2024 international friendly tournament against U19 Uzbekistan. Coach Hua Hien Vinh made many changes in the starting lineup of U19 Vietnam. The players who were given the opportunity all played impressively. U19 Vietnam did not let the opponent overwhelm them and still knew how to make the U19 Uzbekistan defense falter.
In the 14th minute, Gia Bao got past the defender in blue before making a smart pass to Quang Kiet. The Kon Tum player was unable to finish despite being close to the goal. Uzbekistan U19 tried to push forward but was met with a crowded and disciplined defense by Vietnam U19. Before the Central Asian representative could score, they continued to endure many dangerous shots.
In the 34th minute, Hoang Minh Tien received the ball in the penalty area, he shot but it was not accurate enough. 5 minutes later, the U19 Vietnam defender passed the ball very well. Ngoc Chien's handling was impressive but he also failed with the decision to shoot from a distance near the penalty area. When many people thought about a draw after the first half, the goal appeared again. In the 45+1 minute, Urinboev crossed the ball awkwardly, Saidurmakhon took advantage of the chaotic situation to open the score for U19 Uzbekistan.
In the second half, coach Hua Hien Vinh brought in a series of attacking players such as Long Vu, Dang Khoa or striker Cong Phuong from Hai Duong. The coach's adjustments could not take effect immediately. U19 Uzbekistan had a few notable attacks but the U19 Vietnam defenders continued to play calmly.
In the 75th minute, from Bao Ngoc's kick-off, Long Vu passed both the defender and goalkeeper of U19 Uzbekistan before finishing to equalize 1-1 for U19 Vietnam.
The final minutes became difficult when Minh Hoi received a direct red card after a foul on an Uzbekistan U19 player. In the 90+3 minute, from a corner kick on the right wing, Komilov headed the ball into Bao Ngoc's net after a touch from his teammate.
Losing in extra time, U19 Vietnam lost completely and got no points at the 2024 international friendly tournament in Vi Xuyen, China.
Result: U19 Vietnam 1-2 U19 Uzbekistan
Score:
U19 Vietnam: Long Vu (75')
U19 Uzbekistan: Saidurmakhon (45+1')
Line-up:
U19 Vietnam: Nguyen Bao Ngoc, Le Thang Long, Truong Nhac Minh, Nguyen Ngoc Chien, Le Huynh Trieu, Hoang Minh Hoi, Le Kha Duc, Nguyen Gia Bao, Hoang Minh Tien, Dinh Quang Kiet, Thai Trong
U19 Uzbekistan: Azizbek Tulkubekov, Ravshan Khayrullaev, Daler Tukhsanov, Amirbek Saidov, Saidumarkhon Saidnurullaev, Mukhammadali Urinboev, Mahammadyusuf Soribov, Bekhruz Djumatov, Mukhammedali Reimov, Narimonjon Akhmadjonov, Dilshod Abdullaev.
VN (according to VTC News)