VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's U-21 football team secured a final berth in the International U-21 Football Tournament after beating Thailand 7-6 on penalties in a thrilling semi-final match at Pleiku Stadium on Sunday.

The game came down to a penalty shoot-out after the two teams remained level at 1-1 by the end of play.

Ha Minh Tuan opened scoring for the hosts just three minutes into the game, hitting a rebound from the edge of the 18-yard box to beat Thai goalie Thatpicha.

The visitors managed to equalise in the 75th minute thanks to a goal by Thawadech Aunthong Pongputtas.

Vietnamese goalkeeper Thanh Diep parried a penalty shot before teammate Ha Minh Tuan found the net to complete a convincing win.

Viet Nam will meet Iran, who beat the Qatar-based Aspire Academy team 1-0, in today's final.

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