Compared with a boring game against U-23 Galatasaray, Coach Hoang Van Phuc and players have a convincingly win 3-1 over Brazilian which affirmed Viet Nam’s good result from efforts in recent times. 

Cheerful the goal

Transformation in playing style

Besides goal keeper Buu Ngoc who can’t play because of allergy then being replaced by Nguyen Manh, in this game Coach Hoang Van Phuc just changes positions in the attacks when letting Ha Minh Tuan play from the beginning in stead of Mac Hong Quan, and Hai Huy replaces Vu Minh Tuan.

U-23 Santos play skillfully, especially the striker Santos Silva has sharp leading ball which causes Viet Nam players many troubles. Moreover, Brazilian’s heading pass create many dangerous situations in front of Nguyen Manh’s area. In the beginning minutes of the first half, U-23 Viet Nam have to consecutively face with Santos’ attacks. Luckily, Thanh Hao lead the defensive excellently to rescue Viet Nam from goal against.

Moving so far seemed to cause U-23 Santos tired after having been Viet Nam 1 day before game. Meanwhile Viet Nam players have noticeable changing in getting acquainted with the weather. Therefore, U-23 Viet Nam gradually control the game. Especially, retrieving and attacking happen in a harmonious way create an active situation in both attacking and defense.

Talking about the game, Coach Hoang Van Phuc said that: ” preparing to the previous game, players have been much growth. They obey the tactics of management board when moving as well as controlling squad’s distance. There was a little gap between players so that opponents can not develop their tactics because their advantages is short passing and cooperation. ”

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Quyet and Thang make our win. 

In this game, Van Quyet and Van Thang are situated to play behind striker Ha Minh Tuan followed 4-3-2-1 formation and both have an excellent game. Quyet’s good controlling ball skill adding with sudden attacks always harm opponents’ nest. In 7th minute, Van Quyet lead the ball over opponent’s defender and give out a shoot. Unluckily, the ball goes over the cross bar.

Many Quyet’s passing create chance for teamates. While Van Thang moves flexibly to cooperate with Van Quyet. In the end of the first half, Thang intelligently receives ball from Quyet, leading over defenders then opens for Viet Nam,.

U-23 Viet Nam goal keeper catches the ball accurately

In the 2-0 score, from Quyet’s pass, Van Thang skillfully lead over opponents’ defenders to score the goal. Van Thang seems to be motivate by calling for national team.

In this game, Mac Hong Quan is sent in in last minutes of game, but he also cleverly leads ball to give out a shoot which set 3-1 win for Viet Nam. Coach Hoang Van Phuc said that: ” this goal helps Quan remove pressure. Because at Thanh Hoa, because of Abass, Quan is situated in the wings, he needs time to get acquainted with new duty.”

HFF president presents Cup

Scorers:

U-23 Viet Nam: Van Thang (43’, 86’), Hong Quan (90’+2)

U-23 Santos: Astro Silva (90’)

Truc Phuong