THE FINAL OF AHCOM CUP OPEN 2017 – THE ENDING OF A FAIRY TALE
Before the match, both teams and supporters were present early to warm up atmosphere at stadium. At 17:30 the organizers of the AHCOM CUP OPEN 2017 officially made the tournament closing ceremony. Attending the final, beside supporters, the leadership of teams also were. Therefore, the atmosphere of the ceremony was solemn and united.
Throughout all the matches taken place, the performances of both Nissan Long Bien and MB Lan Ong showed that they both deserve to be the championship. After the referee made some process to begin and greet audience, the match was started with MB Lan Ong as the first kick ball. MB Lan Ong deployed competing way as usual to play against Nissan Long Bien. MB Lan Ong started the match at a moderate pace by short ball to the home side to surprisingly attack on the middle. In contrast, Nissan Long Bien actively lowered team and applied fast defense method. In the first half, both teams did not speed up to try keep ball and avoid attacking lines of your team, so the ball was contested mainly in the middle of pitch. The situation was dangerous only in the second half one when teams was somewhat down. In particular, after an attack by MB Lan Ong, Nissan Long Bien snatched ball and organized a quick counterattack, ball ran to No. 10 of Nissan Long Bien players Bui Nam Giang, he quickly hit a shot to MB Lan Ong’s goal, but the goalkeeper MB Lan Ong excelled to prevent that. The match ends with equal ratio for two teams.
Into the second half, still struggling match, but at that time both of teams were tired, simultaneously with the psychological pressure, a series of shots were not into goal. Fans constantly empty to stimulate players. The pressure from the supporters reduced power of striker. The intercontinental shot was launched but goalkeepers were caught and blocked easily. The match ended 0-0. With this result, two teams entered shootout of chance.
Each team conducted the draw and arranged the 3-ball kicks according to the rules of tournament. The first kick was No.66 stricker of MB Lan Ong, and it was easy for him to win goalkeeper Tran Trung Hieu on the side of Nissan Long Bien. Nissan Long Bien also no less when they also made the first shootout with goals scored for striker No. 10. In next series, the two teams successfully performed in cheering of fans. two teams. And finally, what came to have come, MB Lan Ong successfully completed scoring, No.6 player of Nissan Long Bien was somewhat unlucky when hit ball into vertical column and go out. The AHCOM OPEN Cup had its owner, and MB Lan Ong was championship.
With own strength and a little luck, MB Lan Ong deserved to be awarded this trophy. They showed the true spirit of a team with enthusiasm, solidarity and spirit of learning importantly. Even before they were downfall in round match but it made them grow up a lot. Besides that, Nissan Long Bien, despite being the second rank, they devoted for audience and other teams spirit of an experienced team, “win is not haughty, failure is not discourage.” They are the only team not to lose any match in entire tournament before. Despite being second, Nissan Long Bien deserves to be the best team in the tournament.
Finally, the organizers’ awards ceremony took place, the excellent teams and individuals are invited to the stage and the leaders of units awarded as follows:
The best player: MB Lan Ong – No. 66 – Nguyen Anh Tuan
The best goalkeeper: PVI Hanoi – Dang Tuan Hoang
The style Team: Nissan Long Bien
Two teams won the second prize: Mazda Le Van Luong and Subaru Hanoi
The Second prize: Nissan Long Bien
The Championship of AHCOM OPEN CUP 2017: MB Lan Ong
Congratulations to the new champion MB Lan Ong and the outstanding individual & collectors!