USSH FC 2018: Identifying the path to the final match

Starting with a 3-1 victory over the HSB-SIS Alliance (Faculty of Business Administration and Faculty of Interdisciplinary Sciences), the USSH men's soccer team was immediately evaluated as a team with systematic techniques, good coordination and beautiful playing style.

The team lines up in a defensive situation. Photo: PV

In the second and third matches, USSH FC maintained their form, winning convincingly 2-0 against the Faculty of Law and 2-1 against the University of Economics. The beautiful and effective playing style of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities not only brought a true sporting spirit to the tournament celebrating the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Hanoi National University, but also seemed to convince the opponents in each match.

Supporter Nguyen Danh Quang, an active member of the Lien Quan 1 team (consisting of 6 units under VNU) expressed:“Hopefully USSH team will make it to the semi-finals with Lien Quan 1, because Nhan Van team plays well and is gentle, playing very fair”.

The skillful "heel kick" that scored against the opponent by striker number 10 Nguyen Van Thuy (Inspector-Legal). Photo: PV

The most intense match was the Quarterfinal match on the afternoon of October 31 with the team of the National University of Hanoi, the defending champion of 2017, the team chosen as the most promising candidate of this year's tournament. The 1-1 draw brought the USSH players to the heart-stopping penalty round. In this match, goalkeeper Trinh Van Bang (History) became the hero when he successfully blocked a powerful shot from the opposing team. He also jumped tactically, making the opponent lose his spirit and kicked another ball over the crossbar and out. The 6m penalty result was 4-3 in favor of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. The USSH team entered the Semifinal with Lien Quan 1 as fan Nguyen Danh Quang wished.

A brave dribble by striker Hoang Van Quynh (Training). Photo: PV

The Semi-final match on the afternoon of November 4th really brought sublime emotions to the entire stadium, not only the players of both teams. Before the opening match, the appearance of the Board of Directors, Party Secretary, Principal, President of the School Union and many teachers made the atmosphere on the field even hotter.

USSH FC entered the match confidently and firmly. Lien Quan 1 deployed their team with determination. Right from the first half, Nhan Van team missed many goals in the 6th, 15th, and 23rd minutes.

School leaders took a commemorative photo with USSH FC 2018 before the Semi-final match. Photo: Ngo Tuan Thang

The 5 goals that pushed emotions to the brink all happened in the second half of the match. Striker Nguyen Van Thuy retreated slightly to set up the ball, attacking midfielder Nguyen Quoc Huy changed positions, taking advantage of his quick movement to score... not 1 goal, but 3 goals. The cheering team, the Lien Quan 1 team, and the audience on the field were amazed. Lien Quan 1 rushed forward, trying their best to score 2 goals. The final result was that the team won 3-2, advancing to the Final.

Attacking midfielder Nguyen Quoc Huy, the hat-trick hero in the Semi-final match against the Lien Quan 1 team on the afternoon of November 4. Photo: PV

“Steel” center back Mai Linh (Faculty of Sociology) in the winning first match. Photo: PV

The men's soccer team of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities consists of 1 Head of Delegation and 14 players from Faculties and Departments. The team was carefully selected during intense training weeks before the tournament.

The final match of the Men's Football Tournament to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Hanoi National University (1993-2018) will take place at 4:00 p.m. on November 7, 2018, at the University of Foreign Languages ​​Sports Complex, between the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and the University of Foreign Languages. We respectfully invite staff, civil servants, lecturers and students to cheer for the spirit of Social Sciences and Humanities.