In a match that had fans on the edge of their seats, China and Vietnam’s under-16 football teams battled to a dramatic 2-2 draw at the CFA U16 International Tournament in Hohhot 🏟️. The game delivered non-stop action, from early goals to late-game heroics—proving youth football is anything but boring!
⚽ First Half Fireworks: China stormed ahead with Liang Shiyu’s slick 12th-minute opener, followed by Wan Xiang doubling the lead just five minutes later. But Vietnam refused to back down. After halftime, Van Duong’s header off a free kick sparked their comeback 🚀.
🟥 Red Card Twist: China’s Zhang Junhao saw red for a dangerous tackle, forcing the hosts to defend fiercely. Vietnam capitalized late, with Sy Bach’s jaw-dropping curler from the byline leveling the score in the 85th minute 🎯. Both teams ended with 10 players after Vietnam’s Tri Dung was sent off in stoppage time.
📅 What’s Next? China faces Australia on Sunday in a must-watch clash! Will the young squad bounce back? Stay tuned ⏳.
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China and Vietnam battle to 2-2 draw at U16 tournament in Hohhot
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