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Gia Vietnam FC created a surprise in the beach soccer of Vietfootball Cup 2019 after defeating Khanh Hoa in the penalty shoot-out.
The match between Gia Viet FC and Khanh Hoa was expected to be interesting, with Gia Viet a new rookie of the tournament. They crowned championship in HPL-S6 right in the first time and faced Khanh Hoa in the opening match.
Indeed, both teams have devoted to the audience a very intense competition. As soon as the match started, from its serve, Khanh Hoa had a goal opening the score at the 5th second.
Without flinching, Gia Viet FC proved not easily bullied. Gia Viet's offensive efforts have been rewarded with the equalizing goal of Mai Duc Rim. It is a very refined phase, eliminating the resistance of Khanh Hoa side defenders and goalkeepers.
Although participating for the first time on sandy yard, Gia Viet showed strong enough to face its opponent. Players from both teams constantly created dangerous situations but the first half closes without more goals being scored.
Entering the second half, Gia Viet had a goal to lead the game. From his delicate handling situation, goalkeeper Tran Cong Thanh shot out, Khanh Hoa's defense and goalkeeper were helpless, 2-1 for Gia Viet.
The goal above made the game much more attractive. Gia Viet had many opportunities but could not score more, while Khanh Hoa showed their position in beach football field.
Khanh Hoa had a goal to equalize 2-2 after a free kick that surprised Gia Viet's defense. And from this goal, the two teams played full of dedication but unfortunately no goals were scored.
In extra time, both teams could not solve the match and had to enter the penalty shootout.
In the first 3 shots, both Gia Viet and Khanh Hoa were very good. To the fourth shot, Khanh Hoa failel but Gia Viet could not take advantage of the opportunity. At the 5th shot, Khanh Hoa players continued to break down and this time, Gia Viet took good chances to win the final.
Winning on penalties, Gia Viet won the first point in the national beach football championship. Previous match, Da Nang won 3-2 over Olympic GYM. In the second match, which took place on July 19, Gia Viet meets Da Nang, Khanh Hoa encounters Olympic GYM.
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