U23 Vietnam surprise Galatasaray

Striker Le Van Thang and midfielder Nguyen Van Quyet each scored one goal in the second half with a Galatasaray substitute responding with a goal for the visiting team.

Galatasaray gave an impressive start but quickly faced an increasingly confident Vietnamese side, bolstered by strong defensive play.

Vietnam failed to set up early opportunities but continued an aggressive attack on the Turkish defence. Possession favoured the Vietnamese side but several missed attempts from striker Mac Hong Quan prevented an early lead.

Quan fumbled two chances from the left wing, following strong efforts from teammates on the right flank.

Fans were left gripping their seats on 43 minutes when Quan sent a ball flying above the goal, after a grueling set up from his teammates.

Teams went to the lockers at half time with an empty scoreboard after Minh Tuan lobbed a free kick into the Galatasaray keeper's gloves.

Vietnam still controlled the game in the second half, setting up opportunities to break the deadlock.

Following a series of missed shots, Thang broke the impasse on 62 minutes after a blocked attempt from Ha Minh Tuan, deflected by the Turkish goalkeeper.

Turkey's substitutions - made to revive its chances - paid off as substitute Demir responded strongly with an equaliser just two minutes from full time.

The Vietnamese side responded one minute later as Tuan set up teammate Quyet to use his body to drive the ball over the line. While Uysal managed to clear the ball away, the referee determined the ball had crossed the goal line.

Vietnam will play their second match against Santos' U23 side on September 29.