In the match between U21 Hanoi and U21 Cong An Hanoi, the Capital team started proactively, controlled the ball and continuously put pressure on the opponent's goal. Meanwhile, U21 Cong An Hanoi chose a tight defensive style and waited for counter-attack opportunities.
After many missed opportunities, U21 Hanoi broke the deadlock in the 35th minute when Hong Phong successfully converted a penalty. However, right before halftime, Khai Binh took advantage of an attack to score the equalizer 1-1 for U21 Hanoi Police.
Stepping into the second half, U21 Hanoi continued to control the game but unexpectedly let the opponent take the lead in the 60th minute. Khai Binh completed a double after a sharp counter-attack, putting U21 Hanoi Police ahead 2-1.
Not accepting defeat, U21 Hanoi increased the pressure and got an equalizer in the 70th minute thanks to Xuan Toan. The two teams drew 2-2 after 90 minutes of play and had to enter the penalty shootout.
From the 11m spot, U21 Hanoi showed bravery to win 4-2, thereby becoming the first team to qualify for the semi-finals.
In the remaining quarter-final match, U21 The Cong Viettel faced U21 PVF-CAND. The two teams created a tight match when they both understood each other's playing style.
The turning point of the match came in the 24th minute when Hoang Khanh finished accurately, scoring the only goal to help U21 The Cong Viettel take the lead.
In the remaining time, U21 PVF-CAND pushed up the squad to find an equalizer but could not penetrate the well-organized defense of U21 The Cong Viettel. The 1-0 victory helped the army team win the right to enter the semi-finals, and at the same time ended the journey to defend the championship of U21 PVF-CAND.
The remaining two tickets to the semi-finals of the National U21 Football Championship - FPT Play Cup 2026 will be determined after the remaining quarter-final matches.
