After the defeat to U19 Hoang Anh Gia Lai in the opening match, U19 Dong Thap entered the confrontation with U19 Da Nang with the determination to win all 3 points to nurture hopes of going further. Right after the opening whistle, coach Bui Van Dong's students actively pushed up the squad, organized attacks to quickly find a goal.
However, when they could not take advantage of the opportunity, U19 Dong Thap revealed loopholes in the defense. In the 32nd minute, Phan Van Sy finished accurately, opening the score for U19 Da Nang. The young team on the banks of the Han River maintained their 1-0 advantage until the first half ended.
Stepping into the second half, U19 Dong Thap accelerated the pace of the match and soon got what they needed. In the 49th minute, Nguyen Huu Thien scored to equalize 1-1 after an effective finishing situation. Just 6 minutes later, this player continued to shine with a goal to increase the score to 2-1 for the representative of the Mekong Delta. In the 67th minute, Nguyen Cong Vinh scored to seal a 3-1 victory for U19 Dong Thap.
In the remaining match of Group C, U19 Hoang Anh Gia Lai faced many difficulties against the disciplined play of U19 Song Lam Nghe An. Right in the first half, Cao Hoang Dat and Hoang Minh Hoi scored in turn, helping U19 Song Lam Nghe An take a 2-0 lead. In the second half, Chi Huong's goal only helped U19 Hoang Anh Gia Lai narrow the score to 1-2, thereby accepting the overall defeat.
