Outstanding 18-year-old players in the U.21 finals

At 18 years old, he plays very well in the U.21 league.

The group stage of the U.21 national championship, played in Thanh Hoa and Nghe An, was missing some players who were training with the Olympic team for the ASIAD. However, this did not mean that there were no promising new names emerging.

Besides those who have more or less established themselves in youth tournaments, a few promising young players are also beginning to prove themselves and are particularly exciting for both experts and fans. These are 18-year-olds who have already developed their own playing style and an energetic approach that is no less impressive than their 21-year-old counterparts.

Nguyen Gia Bao (16) together with teammate, U.23 Southeast Asian champion Thai Ba Dat (17)

First and foremost is Nguyen Gia Bao of PVF-CAND. This player, born in 2005, plays very maturely; he can play as a striker as well as perform well as an attacking midfielder. Regardless of the position, Gia Bao shows a positive playing style, skillful technique, and a willingness to move and quickly combine with his teammates. His two goals against Viettel, which helped PVF-CAND equalize after being 2-0 down, demonstrated Gia Bao's tactical vision and keen goal-scoring ability. A skillful breakaway followed by a powerful shot, or a clever header, were enough to beat the Vietnam U23 goalkeeper Doan Huy Hoang.

Gia Bảo's confidence and aggressive playing style, along with U.23 player Thái Bá Đạt from the PVF-CAND team, have helped him deliver a highly entertaining and attractive style of play that captivates viewers. He is a very promising talent, and along with Nguyễn Công Phương of Viettel, he is expected to become one of the most exciting attacking midfielders in Vietnamese football in the future.

Kon Tum 's midfielder Môi Sê

Also at the age of 18, midfielder Môi Sê of Kon Tum truly impressed. Not tall or strong, but this ethnic minority player's style of play was very composed. He controlled the midfield and possessed exceptional agility in tight spaces. Many times, Môi Sê escaped the opponent's challenges with smooth and refined maneuvers, delighting the spectators at Vinh Stadium.

Môi Sê's outstanding performance was also due to the well-balanced Kon Tum team's lineup in this U.21 tournament, allowing him to fully showcase his inherent qualities. His versatility also enabled him to create intelligent assists, always putting his teammates in advantageous positions. Furthermore, he inspired confidence in Kon Tum, helping them maintain high concentration and capitalize on opportunities until the very last minute. Kon Tum's only goal, defeating co-hosts Song Lam Nghệ An, was a result of this effective playing style and Môi Sê's individual contribution.

Nguyen Quang Vinh of Song Lam Nghe An

Another 18-year-old who made an impression was Nguyen Quang Vinh of Song Lam Nghe An. Replacing U.23 national team player Dinh Xuan Tien was a major challenge for this young man from Nghe An. Vinh had only just emerged from the U.19 tournament but had already confidently demonstrated his abilities. With skillful ball control and quick reflexes in attacking runs from the second line, Quang Vinh, along with Ngo Van Bac, effectively "carried" the roles of Xuan Tien and Tran Nam Hai.

Moreover, his skillful ball control has created numerous opportunities for his teammates. The nine goals in three group stage matches demonstrate the effectiveness of this attacking approach. Quang Vinh's seamless transitions between the forward and backward movements also contribute to the cohesive and fluid style of play of the Nghe An team, making it a truly captivating spectacle.

Nguyen Dang Duong of Viettel

Several other promising 18-year-olds also stand out, such as the attacking duo of Le Tri Phong and Hoang Van Tuyen, midfielder Le Van Quang Duyet of Hanoi FC, midfielder Tran Van San of Thanh Hoa FC, striker Nguyen Nhu Y and captain Ho Thanh Dat of Long An FC, striker Nguyen Anh Tuan of PVF-CAND FC, defender Nguyen Mai Hoang of Song Lam Nghe An FC, and midfielders Vu Tung Duong and Doan The Phong of Viettel FC. Along with 18-year-olds who have already played for the U.23 team that won the Southeast Asian Championship, such as Nguyen Dang Duong, Nguyen Huu Tuan, and Thai Ba Dat, all of them contribute to creating an impressive wave of 18-year-old talent at the U.21 finals.

The boost from the U.21 players' legs.

Nguyen Quoc Loc (62) of Long An

Among the players born in 2002-2003 who played their age group, Pham Dinh Duy of Da Nang, Vu Van Son of Hanoi, Nguyen Ngoc Tu of Viettel, Nguyen Quoc Loc of Long An, and Do Truong Tran of Khanh Hoa have proven their worth. They not only stood out with their goals (Dinh Duy scored a brace against Khanh Hoa, Van Son, despite being a center-back, scored two of the capital team's three goals, Ngoc Tu is currently leading the top scorer list with four goals, and Quoc Loc scored the only goal that helped Long An win against Dak Lak, opening the way to the quarterfinals).

Nguyen Ngoc Tu scored the winning penalty for Viettel.

A large number of female spectators came to the stadium to watch the U.21 players compete.

Slightly less impressive than them are Ngo Duc Hoang and Nguyen Trung Thanh from Hanoi, Ho Van Cuong and Phan Ba ​​Quyen from Song Lam Nghe An, Tran Quoc Dat from Thanh Hoa, Nguyen Van Tu from Viettel, Nguyen Dang Tho from Kon Tum, and Le Van Dat from Da Nang. These players have truly brought enthusiasm to the U.21 finals, creating a powerful catalyst, and the upcoming knockout matches from the quarterfinals onwards will be fierce confrontations aimed at paving the way for a brighter future.

Le Van Dat (6) of Da Nang scored a goal in the match against Hanoi. Behind him is Nguyen Trung Thanh of the Capital team.

On the other hand, from the quarter-finals onwards, fans are also waiting for other names who are also very good and have made a name for themselves or impressed in the U.19 tournament but haven't "scored" much in the U.21 group stage, such as the trio Nguyen Ngoc My, Ha Minh Duc, and Cam Ba Thanh from Thanh Hoa; Hoang Minh Tien from Kon Tum; Nguyen Ha Anh Tuan from Hanoi; Tran Nhat Dong from Da Nang; Nguyen Le Phat from PVF-CAND; Nguyen Van Bach and Le Van Quy from Song Lam Nghe An, to emerge and further demonstrate their potential.

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