Unlucky, U18 Vietnam lost narrowly to the Japanese team

(NLDO) - Compared to the opening match against K-League U18 All Star, the starting lineup of U18 Vietnam against Japan has some changes.

On the afternoon of September 22, U18 Vietnam entered the second match of Group A at the Seoul Eou Cup 2025, against Kanto University (Japan) and lost 0-1. U18 Vietnam had some changes with the presence of goalkeeper Hoa Xuan Tin and players Dinh Xuan Khai, Nguyen Viet Long, Nguyen Van Bach.

Vietnam U18 (white shirt) lost 5-1 to K-League U18 All Star (blue shirt)

A solid playing style, focusing on support and cover, helped U18 Vietnam stand firm against the pressure of a highly rated opponent. For most of the first half, Kanto University had more possession of the ball but could not approach the U18 Vietnam goal.

However, coach Yutaka Ikeuchi's students could not keep a clean sheet, when Fukumota Itta fired a powerful shot from outside the penalty area, opening the score 1-0 for the Japanese student team near the end of the first half.

U18 Vietnam (white shirt) played resiliently and almost created a surprise against Kanto University (yellow shirt) on September 22.

Conceding a goal, coach Yutaka Ikeuchi adjusted the personnel for U18 Vietnam to improve the tactical strategy in the second half. The young Vietnamese players continued to maintain their concentration, showing discipline and confidence in their coordination but could not find an equalizer in the remaining time of the match.

The impressive situation in the way U18 Vietnam launched an attack happened in the 86th minute, when Pham Anh Tuan fired a powerful shot from outside the penalty area, sending the ball beyond the opponent's goalkeeper's reach but was blocked by a Kanto University defender right in front of the goal.

Although they have not yet won any points, the performance of U18 Vietnam in the second match of the Seoul Eou Cup 2025 shows clear progress. Not only knowing how to improve their abilities, the young Vietnamese players also take advantage of this valuable experience to accumulate courage and experience in international competitions.

At 2:00 p.m. on September 24, U18 Vietnam will end the group stage with a match against Zhejiang Club (China) - the team that was defeated 5-1 by Kanto University in the opening match of the international friendly tournament held in Seoul (South Korea).

Source: https://nld.com.vn/kem-may-man-u18-viet-nam-thua-sit-sao-doi-bong-cua-nhat-ban-196250922174205361.htm