In a nail-biting match at the Chinese Football Association Under-16 International Tournament in Hohhot (north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region), the China team and Vietnam put on a show with a 2-2 draw that kept fans on the edge of their seats. ⚽️
The hosts set the pace early on as Liang Shiyu opened the scoring in the 12th minute, and just five minutes later, Wan Xiang capitalized on a low cross from Zhang Xuyao to make it 2-0.
Vietnam quickly responded in the early second half. An expertly delivered free kick by Nguyen Luc created the perfect opportunity for Van Duong to head the ball home, sparking an exciting comeback.
Matters took a dramatic turn when China's Zhang Junhao received a red card for a reckless stamp, forcing the team into a tighter, more defensive setup. Vietnam's intensity was mirrored in stoppage time when Tri Dung was also dismissed, leaving both sides with ten players.
The climax came in the 85th minute when Sy Bach unleashed a spectacular curling strike from near the byline, leveling the score and sending the crowd into a frenzy! 😮
Up next, the China team is set to face Australia on Sunday. This match was a pure showcase of youthful energy and raw talent—a must-watch for every football fan!
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China and Vietnam battle to 2-2 draw at U16 tournament in Hohhot
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