National cup

National Stadium
Spectators: 1028 (Terracing: 772, Seating: 236, VIP seats: 20) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Nguyễn Khoi took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 9th match minute, U21 Vietnam was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lê Diem to maneuver through the defense. After 10 played minutes, U21 Dominican Republic's Celso Barrientos shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Đặng Nam came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in U21 Dominican Republic reached it. Miguel Ángel Ortega sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After a defensive mix-up in U21 Vietnam's zone, Miguel Ángel Ortega stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Đặng Nam came out of the goal and Miguel Ángel Ortega tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Omar Palma kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. After having played for 20 minutes, Miguel Ángel Ortega managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. U21 Dominican Republic's supporters crossed their fingers, but Miguel Ángel Ortega was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Miguel Ángel Ortega sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Đặng Nam made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Miguel Ángel Ortega in the 28th minute of play. In the 34thth minute of the game Miguel Ángel Ortega who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but U21 Vietnam's Đặng Nam was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Miguel Ángel Ortega received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Đặng Nam tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Đặng Nam showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eduardo Coudet, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. Omar Alford hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The wind increased when Mario Alberto Kempes made the kick off in the second half. Jesús Caminero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nguyễn Duong, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 57 minutes into the match, U21 Vietnam's goalkeeper Đặng Nam had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mario Alberto Kempes. U21 Dominican Republic were awarded a corner in the 59th minute after U21 Vietnam's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Celso Barrientos took the corner. Mario Alberto Kempes could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 66th minute of the match, but Đặng Nam made a huge save. After a rather tough play, U21 Dominican Republic's Omar Palma got a free kick in the 69th minute. Phạm Tan recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 72nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Phạm Tan kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. Mario Alberto Kempes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Lorenzo Abbott lost his temper 81 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. After 81 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for U21 Dominican Republic! U21 Dominican Republic:s Jesús Caminero showed great skill when he stopped Nguyễn Duc:s penalty. The excitement rose when U21 Vietnam's Nguyễn Duc after 83 played minutes turned away three defenders near the goal, and after that shot a ball that was too difficult for U21 Dominican Republic's goalkeeper to hold. Score! 1-1. In the 87th minute, Sebastián Abreu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of U21 Vietnam booed when U21 Dominican Republic was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mario Alberto Kempes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jesús Caminero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nguyễn Khoi in the 97th minute of play. Baudelio Briceño kicked well hit freekick during the 98th minute of the match.