VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Nam Truong scored the only goal to help Hanoi beat Hoang Anh Gia Lai 1-0 in the final of the National U19 Football Championship yesterday in the Central Highlands city of Pleiku.

Hanoi players celebrate their fifth U19 title. — Photo tinthethao.com.vn

Truong netted in the 18th minute, converting one of Hanoi’s many chances in the match played at Hoang Anh Gia Lai’s home ground.

Despite pouring forward, the home side failed to find an equaliser, even after throwing all their players bar goalkeeper Nguyen Van Hiep forward.

Hanoi won the title for the fifth time and subjected Hoang Anh Gia Lai to their second defeat in the final.

SHB Da Nang and Song Lam Nghe An shared third place.

After the local tournament, the best players will be picked for the national team to compete at an international U19 tournament that begins in Nha Trang on March 23.

Source: VNS