The first challenge to Becamex Binh Duong at the 2021 National U19 Football Championship

Morning Mar 29, organizers of the 2021 National U19 Football Championship held a press conference, draw names, and split tables for teams participating in this year's tournament. A lucky draw brought the host U19 Becamex Binh Duong (B.BD) into a pretty hard group, together with U19 HAGL, PVF and SLNA.

On March 30, the 2021 National U19 Football Championship officially kicked off at Go Dau Stadium. According to results of the draw on Mar 29, coach Huynh Kesley and his team accidentally fell into a difficult group with U19 HAGL, PVF and SLNA. These are really strong youth teams that have made high achievements in national leagues. PVF U19 is currently the defending champion of this tournament. Meanwhile, U19 SLNA is the collection of the best players of Nghe An's football over the past 2 years. The main force of this team is elite members from the U17 team that just won national championship 2020. There shall be difficulties, but the more difficult it is, the more this tournament challenges strength, experience as well as bravery of Thu Dau Mot's youth team.

Ealier, as the host of this year's championship was not determined, U19 B.BD made good results at the qualifying round. Coach Huynh Kesley and his team played impressively with consecutive victories, won first place in Group D convincingly, thereby had a ticket for the finals this year. As the tournament is held at home, it is an opportunity for the young men to show their abilities in front of the home audiences. The path to the pinnacle of glory has no room for fear and weakness. Therefore, Thu Dau Mot football fans have the right to dream and wait for the best results of U19 B.BD at Go Dau's home field in this tournament.

On Mar 30, the 2021 National U19 Football Championship officially kicked off with the first 2 matches. At 3.30 pm, U19 HAGL encountered U19 SLNA. Immediately after that was opening ceremony of the tournament and opening match between U19 B.BD and U19 PVF at 6.00 pm. The tournament takes place from March 30 to April 15 at Go Dau stadium.

In addition to Group A, which is said to be a "death" group, this year's National U19 Football also specified names in Group B and C.  Group B has Saigon, Quang Nam, Hanoi and An Giang. Meanwhile, in Group C, Khanh Hoa, Binh Dinh, Dong Thap and NutiFood Academy will go head-to-head.

Reported by Hung Cuong - Translated by Ngoc Huynh