Defending runners-up Da Nang University of Sports and Physical Education secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Quy Nhon University thanks to a goal from a free kick by center-back Nguyen Van Hai Quan at the beginning of the second half. Although they earned all three points, it was a difficult match for Coach Tran Trung Kien's team. Despite being considered the stronger side, the Da Nang players struggled to find a way past goalkeeper Mai Quoc Dat against Quy Nhon University's tight defense. A sharp and effective free-kick from Nguyen Van Hai Quan changed the course of the game, securing the final victory for Da Nang University of Sports and Physical Education.
Speaking after the match, Coach Tran Trung Kien said that although the team won, the coaching staff was not entirely satisfied with their performance. "As it was the first match, the players' spirit and coordination weren't great, which prevented the Da Nang University of Sports team from implementing their desired style of play. However, I must admit that the opponent, Quy Nhon University, also played well. The goal from the free kick was the result of careful preparation during training. Taking advantage of opportunities from set pieces is essential," Coach Tran Trung Kien stated.
The victory in their opening match boosted the morale of the Da Nang University of Sports and Physical Education team, as they looked forward to their next match against the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology. Meanwhile, the defeat in their opening match forced the Quy Nhon University team to fight a decisive battle against the defending champions, Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in the next round of Group C to keep their hopes of reaching the quarterfinals alive.
Defending champions Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism (right) won a hard-fought opening match.
PHOTO: DUY ANH
In the other match of Group C, defending champions Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism secured a 3-2 victory against Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology. Coach Nguyen Cong Thanh and his team demonstrated their ambition to defend their title early in this year's season. Their perfect record in the northern regional qualifiers served as a testament to this ambition. In yesterday's opening match, Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism played dominantly, displaying excellent teamwork and efficiency. Within just 16 minutes, Coach Nguyen Cong Thanh's players had already scored three goals against goalkeeper Phan Ngoc Bao (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology). Doan Ngoc Tung's brace and captain Le Van Thuc's lob both came from sharp passing combinations.
The efforts of the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology players helped them narrow the score to 1-3 in injury time of the first half with a long-range free kick by Roãn Trung Đức. The match became dramatic when Vi Văn Dũng (Thanh Hóa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism) received his second yellow card and was sent off in the 59th minute. Three minutes later, the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology team was awarded a penalty and Roãn Trung Đức successfully converted it, reducing the score to 2-3.
After a thrilling and tense final few minutes, the defending champions Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism successfully defended their 3-2 victory, while the players from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology left the field with regret.
Match schedule for March 10th (Group A, live on Thanh Nien Newspaper YouTube channel andFPT Play)
13:30: FPT Polytechnic College - Ton Duc Thang University
15:45: Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry - Nha Trang University
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/dkvd-va-a-quan-thang-kich-tinh-185260309215933817.htm
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