SLNA secures early quarterfinal berth at U15 national finals

SLNA and Ninh Bình both triumphed over Tây Ninh and TP.HCM. Having accumulated 6 points from two games, the squad from Nghệ has promptly advanced to the quarterfinals.

In the second match of Group A, U15 National Championship Finals – Morden Cup 2026, SLNA and Ninh Bình both claimed wins against Tây Ninh and TP.HCM. With 6 points following two rounds, the Nghệ-based team has swiftly secured their passage to the quarterfinals.

Previously in the opening matches, SLNA and Tây Ninh successively overcame Ninh Bình and TP.HCM. Entering the second round, the clash between SLNA and Tây Ninh was considered the focal point of Group A, as both sides demonstrated good form and possessed a high-speed playing style.

Right after the starting whistle, both teams entered the match with determination and created a closely contested situation. A surprise occurred in the 9th minute when SLNA organized a quick attacking move, Trương Văn Tài fired two consecutive shots to open the scoring for the Nghệ team.

The early goal allowed SLNA to play more proactively, but Tây Ninh also showed resilience with several dangerous counterattacks. Although both sides generated quite a few notable situations, the first half concluded without any additional goals.

In the second half, the match became more exciting as both SLNA and Tây Ninh pushed their formations higher to attack. The team coached by Phạm Trung Sơn produced some sharp counterattacks that repeatedly impressed the spectators. However, the opportunities created were still not converted into goals.

In the 84th minute, Tây Ninh was awarded a penalty after the SLNA goalkeeper committed a foul inside the box. Nevertheless, Anh Hào shot the ball hitting the post, leaving everyone regretful.

Just minutes later, SLNA capitalized on the chance to score their second goal. From a swift counterattack, Văn Tài assisted Gia Huy to finish, sealing a 2-0 victory for the Nghệ team.

In the other match of Group A, TP.HCM, despite great effort, could not create an upset against Ninh Bình and lost 3-5. However, a notable highlight was the impressive performance of the striker of Nigerian and Vietnamese descent, Adu Huỳnh Đức, who scored a double for the city team.