BEIJING (Interstat) — China U19 defeated visiting Vietnam U19 3-1 on Wednesday in a global football match, riding two goals from Yang Zhanpeng and a stoppage-time finish to secure the win. The home side took the lead early, added a second goal after halftime and answered Vietnam U19’s only goal with a final strike in the closing moments. China U19 moved to 1 win and 0 losses in the competition and 1 win and 0 losses across all competitions. Vietnam U19 dropped to 0 wins and 1 loss in the competition and 0 wins and 1 loss across all competitions.

China U19 set the tone from the opening stages and took the lead in the 15th minute when Yang Zhanpeng scored. The home side moved the ball with purpose and kept Vietnam U19 pinned back for stretches, forcing the visitors to defend deep and work to clear danger. Vietnam U19 settled into the match and tried to find space on the counter, but China U19’s back line held its shape and limited clear chances before the break. China U19 continued to probe after halftime and produced a second goal in the 74th minute, again through Yang Zhanpeng, who was the top star for China U19 and finished the game with two goals while playing the full 90 minutes.

Vietnam U19 responded in the 79th minute when Antonio M. scored, cutting the deficit and giving the visitors a brief route back into the match. The goal changed the mood of the contest and forced China U19 to manage the final stretch with more care. Vietnam U19 pushed numbers forward in search of an equalizer, but China U19 protected its lead and then added another goal in the 90th minute plus three, the third minute of stoppage time, to complete the scoring. The late goal ended Vietnam U19’s comeback hopes and confirmed China U19’s advantage on the scoreboard.

Yang Zhanpeng’s two goals were the central performances of the match, and his first-half opener gave China U19 a platform to control the contest. His second goal in the 74th minute restored a two-goal cushion after Vietnam U19 had begun to push forward. Antonio M.’s finish in the 79th minute was Vietnam U19’s only goal of the game, and it kept the visitors within reach until China U19’s late goal sealed the result. China U19 managed the closing minutes by keeping possession in useful areas and preventing Vietnam U19 from building sustained pressure near the penalty area. The home side also defended set pieces with discipline and cleared several late deliveries before the final whistle.

China U19 finished with three goals and limited Vietnam U19 to one. The home side’s record in the competition now stands at 1 win and 0 losses, and its overall record is also 1 win and 0 losses. Vietnam U19’s competition record is now 0 wins and 1 loss, and its overall record is also 0 wins and 1 loss. The result gave China U19 the win as the home team and sent Vietnam U19 to a loss as the visiting team. China U19’s win came after it controlled long spells and made the most of its scoring chances, while Vietnam U19’s single goal came in the second half and briefly gave the visitors hope.

The match featured four goals in total, with China U19 scoring in the 15th minute, the 74th minute and the third minute of stoppage time. Vietnam U19’s goal in the 79th minute kept the visitors in contention for a short period, but China U19 closed out the game with another late strike. China U19’s defense protected the result over the final minutes, and the home side finished the match without conceding again.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of China U19 1, Vietnam U19 0. Interstat’s ELO system had projected China U19 with a 65.3 percent probability to win. The total score of 4 went under the over/under line of 2.5.