Vietnam edge out Myanmar 2-1 in U-19 tourney

Vietnamese players (in white jersey) score 2-1 over Myanmar in the International U19 Football Tournament in Nha Trang City on Thursday. (Source: bongda.net)

Khanh Hoa (VNA) - Striker Le Van Nam scored a crucial goal in thefourth minute of injured time to help Vietnam edge out Myanmar 2-1 in the InternationalU19 Football Tournament at Nha Trang City’s Stadium on April 13.

Thescore redeemed his mistake when he missed a spot kick in the second half timeof the match against Myanmar.

It’sthe second win for the host at the tournament after a 2-0 win over ChineseTaipei on Wednesday.

Thewin took Vietnam to the top of the table in the five-team tournament with sixpoints.

StrikerTuan Anh opened the score for Vietnam 13 minutes into the game when he grabbedan accurate right cross from his team to net the ball.

However,Sone Naing of Myanmar equalised the game in the 19th minute with a specularfinish at a close-range shot, stunning Vietnamese goalie Truong Thai Hieu andthe defence.

VietnameseVan Xuan and Viet Anh then missed clear chances to score for the host in thelast minutes of the first half.

StrikerLe Van Nam missed a clear chance just three minutes into the second half, whenhe sent a spot kick high over the bar.

Inanother match on the same day, U-19 Hoang Anh Gia Lai was held to a goallessdraw by Gwangju FC from the Republic of Korea.

Vietnamwill play Hoang Anh Gia Lai on April 18.-VNA

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