Hanoi T&T triumphed at the National U19 Football Championship after beating Viettel 5-4 in a penalty shootout yesterday in Nha Trang.

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Pham Tuan Hai of Hanoi T&T shot a ball during the National U19 Football Championship final match against Viettel. Hanoi T&T won 5-4 in the penalty shootout. Photo khampha.vn


Hoang Minh scored for Viettel at the 37th minute after a chaotic dash in front of goalkeeper Do Sy Huy of Hanoi T&T.

Pham Tuan Hai levelled the score 20 minutes after the interval with a counter-attack.

The draw forced both sides into penalties. Viettel’s Nguyen Trong Dai, captain of the national U19 team, missed his shot, which was saved by goalie Huy.

Hanoi T&T, who entered the final match after beating defending champions PVF in the semi-finals after the penalties, grabbed the title for the third time.

VNS