Immediately after the opening whistle, the Vietnam U19 team proactively pushed their formation forward and put pressure on the opponent's half. Just two minutes into the match, the red-shirted team scored the opening goal. From a quick attack through the center, Duc Vu delivered a sharp through pass that pierced the Timor Leste U19 defense. Cong Hau sprinted forward before unleashing a decisive shot that beat goalkeeper Oliveira, giving Vietnam U19 the lead.
Cong Hau quickly put Vietnam U19 ahead.
The early goal boosted the morale of coach Yutaka Ikeuchi's players. Vietnam U19 controlled possession for most of the game and consistently created dangerous attacking opportunities. However, Timor Leste U19 also proved to be a formidable opponent with their fast-paced counter-attacking style. Captain Vabio Cannavaro was a standout player for the visitors, repeatedly disrupting the right flank with his skillful technique and dribbling.
Meanwhile, Cong Hau continued to be the focal point of the Vietnam U19 attack. The striker had several good scoring opportunities but failed to capitalize on them. The most regrettable moment was a one-on-one chance in the 35th minute when his shot hit the post. The first half ended with Vietnam U19 leading 1-0.
After the break, the Vietnam U19 team could no longer maintain the relentless attacking tempo they had in the first half. The hot weather and high temperatures significantly affected the players' stamina, leading to a decrease in the quality of their passing combinations. Coach Yutaka Ikeuchi's team still controlled the game but faced considerable difficulties against the focused defense of the Timor Leste U19 team.
On the other side of the pitch, despite being outplayed in terms of ball possession, the U19 Timor Leste team still showed their dangerousness in transitional situations. Their quick counter-attacks repeatedly forced the U19 Vietnam defense to work hard. However, the solidity of the defenders and the commanding ability of the goalkeeper helped the home team maintain their slender advantage.
As the match drew to a close, individual skill and brilliance made all the difference. In the 83rd minute, following an attack down the wing, the ball was delivered precisely into the penalty area. Hoang Cong Hau positioned himself perfectly before executing a spectacular overhead kick, giving goalkeeper Oliveira no chance to save, extending Vietnam U19's lead to 2-0.
Cong Hau scored a beautiful goal to increase the score to 2-0 for Vietnam U19.
The second goal relieved the pressure on the red-shirted players and boosted their confidence. Meanwhile, the Timor Leste U19 team was forced to push forward in search of an equalizer, leaving many gaps in their defense. In the 90th minute, the white-shirted team continued to make mistakes in marking, allowing Hoang Cong Hau to rush in and finish accurately, completing his hat-trick.
Cong Hau's three goals not only secured a convincing 3-0 victory for Vietnam U19 but also gave the team a favorable start at the 2026 Southeast Asian U19 Championship. This result created positive momentum for coach Yutaka Ikeuchi's team ahead of the upcoming challenges in the group stage.
Vietnam U19: Xuan Tin, Minh Hoi, Quoc Khanh, Tan Dung, Duy Khang, Cong Hau, Quoc Hoa, Van Khanh, Hong Phong, Tan Minh, Duc Vu.
U19 Timor Leste: De Oliveira, De Jesus, Canavaro, Purificacao, Arango, Fortunato, Tiago Lay, Freitas, Pereira, Da Costa, Germano Junior.
Final score: Vietnam U19 3-0 Timor Leste U19.
Source: https://baoxaydung.vn/cong-hau-lap-hat-trick-u19-viet-nam-danh-bai-u19-timor-leste-192260601180456476.htm
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