Quang Hải's son scored a brace, leading his team to victory.

Nguyen Le Quang Khoi bagged a brace in the 2-1 triumph of U17 Ho Chi Minh City against Dong Nai.

On the afternoon of July 21, the 2026 National U17 Finals – Red Dragon Cup continued its excitement with the final matches in Groups B and C. This was a decisive round that determined the last teams to advance to the quarterfinals, closing the group stage of the tournament.

At Ham Rong 4 Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City FC secured a 2-1 victory over Dong Nai in a thrilling encounter. Nguyen Le Quang Khoi stood out with a double in the 44th and 47th minutes, helping the team from the city named after Uncle Ho mount a comeback after Nguyen Khanh Hoa had put Dong Nai ahead in the 31st minute. In the closing stages, Ho Chi Minh City FC were reduced to ten men when goalkeeper Ho Le Nguyen Chuong was sent off in the 82nd minute, yet they preserved the victory.

In the concurrent match at Ham Rong 5 Stadium, Song Lam Nghe An and PVF-CAND engaged in a closely fought battle, but neither team managed to find the net, resulting in a 0-0 stalemate.

Nguyen Le Quang Khoi is a standout figure in the current U17 cohort, drawing attention not only for his technical ability but also for being the son of Nguyen Quang Hai – a former Vietnam international who lifted the AFF Cup in 2008. The weight of his family's reputation means that Quang Khoi's journey is always under close scrutiny.