LookAtVietnam – China’s Under-21 team won the International U-21 Football Tournament after beating Viet Nam’s U-19s 4-2 in an electrifying final on October 18,

In the earlier third-place match, the Viet Nam U-21 team beat Singapore 2-1. (Photo: VNN)

The Vietnamese U-19 team were awarded with VND100 million ($5,500), a $1,000 fair-play award and cash bonus of VND150 million ($8,300) from the Viet Nam Football Federation.

China opened the scoring when Tan Tian Cheng directed Murehemaiti Jiang Mozhapa’s corner into the net, before lashing in a powerful 30m freekick a few minutes later.

Vietnamese midfielder Ngo Hoang Thinh pulled a goal back for the hosts on 40 minutes and with just two minutes remaining before half time, Nguyen Hai Huy sparked celebrations as he levelled the match with 35m cannon shot from the edge of the box.

The Chinese began to get a grip on the game despite poor conditions as the second half got underway.

In the 73rd minute, Tan Tiancheng’s left cross, was fumbled by Vietnamese goalie Duc, leaving Yang Yihu to prod home the loose ball.

The game was put beyond doubt when Tiancheng completed his hat-trick with a 90th minute close-range shot.

In the earlier third-place match, the Viet Nam U-21 team beat Singapore 2-1.

VietNamNet/Viet Nam News