Duy Tan University 1-0 Hue University: Former champions unexpectedly 'stumble'

A major surprise occurred in the Central Coastal region's qualifying round when Duy Tan University defeated Hue University 1-0, thus heating up the race for the single spot in the finals of the 4th Vietnam Youth and Student Football Tournament – ​​2026, sponsored by THACO.

In fact, the Duy Tan University team played quite well against their much stronger opponent, the reigning runner-up, Da Nang University of Sports and Physical Education, in the previous match. Their cautious, disciplined, and self-aware playing style helped Coach Nguyen Tuan Vu's players hold their ground for more than two-thirds of the match.

Against a stronger opponent, Duy Tan University maintained a low defensive formation, with players ready to support and cover for each other in both defense and attack. This highly scientific approach helped Duy Tan University minimize the opponent's attacking opportunities.

The Duy Tan University football team players (in red jerseys) during their match against Da Nang University of Sports and Physical Education on the afternoon of January 18th.

PHOTO: DONG NGHI

Moreover, at many points, Coach Nguyen Tuan Vu's team displayed quite coherent attacking plays, with the mobility of the two wingers Van Hiep and Xuan Viet. In midfield, captain Quoc Tuong played very steadily in his role of controlling the tempo.

Facing the strong contender Hue University, Duy Tan University will certainly adopt a similar playing style as they did against Da Nang University of Sports and Physical Education. This will undoubtedly be a difficult challenge for the team from the ancient capital of Hue.

In their opening match, despite dominating possession, Coach Nguyen Long Hai's team was almost completely ineffective against the solid defensive play of Phuong Dong College in Da Nang. Only when their opponents became fatigued and lost focus did Hue University manage to score, securing a narrow victory.

Former champions Hue University (in yellow jerseys), despite being considered superior in every aspect, struggled to secure a 1-0 victory against Phuong Dong College in Da Nang.

PHOTO: DONG NGHI

In the match at 1:30 PM this afternoon, January 20th, Duy Tan University will certainly continue to employ a tight defensive counter-attacking style of play. Therefore, the difficult challenge for coach Nguyen Long Hai and his players is to find a way to "break through" this defensive wall to maintain the two-horse race with Da Nang University of Sports and Physical Education for a spot in the finals.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/dh-hue-dh-duy-tan-tim-cach-khoan-be-tong-185260119220356243.htm