PVF successfully defended their title by beating Viettel 4-3 after a penalty shootout at the National U17 Football Championship yesterday in HCM City. — Photo vnexpress.net

HCM CITY (VNS) — PVF successfully defended their title by beating Viettel 4-3 after a penalty shootout at the National U17 Football Championship yesterday in HCM City.

The winner was decided by penalties after the game finished in a draw after 90 minutes.

Goalkeeper Phan Van Bieu was the hero for PVF, saving two spot-kicks, while his teammates made no mistake from the spot. He was named goalie of the tournament.

PVF won all 12 matches through the qualifiers and final rounds, scoring 74 goals without conceding.

The title comes with VND100 million (US$4,700) in prize money. — VNS