Indonesian newspaper says surprising things about Cong Phuong; The team advised by coach Park Hang-seo falls into a difficult group
(Baonghean.vn) - Indonesian newspaper said something surprising about Cong Phuong; Tan Truong has a new destination after leaving Hanoi FC; The team advised by coach Park Hang-seo falls into a difficult group... are notable sports news in the past 24 hours.
Indonesian newspaper says surprising things about Cong Phuong
A few days ago, coach Troussier went to Japan to check the performance of striker Nguyen Cong Phuong.
Cong Phuong himself admitted that falling out of favor in Japan prevented him from participating in the 2023 Asian Cup and is determined to return to the national team in the near future.
However, in the second round of J-League 2, Cong Phuong continued to not be able to play, disappointing fans.
Before this information, the Indonesian website Suara published an article with the title: "Vietnamese Messi refused to wear the national team shirt to focus on two matches with Indonesia".
In the article, the Indonesian newspaper said that the former Hoang Anh Gia Lai star values his club career more than the national team.
“Cong Phuong stressed that his current club career is more important than the Vietnam national team. Even when he received the call, he said he would be reluctant to join because his main goal is to play for Yokohama FC’s first team in the J-League 2. This news means that the Vietnam national team must prepare to play without their main striker when facing Indonesia on March 21 and 26,” Suara continued.
However, this is completely inaccurate information, because Cong Phuong is still hoping to soon return to the national team and fight alongside his teammates in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
U20 Vietnam lost 10 goals to U20 Japan
Vietnam U20 women's team could not cause any surprise in the opening match of the U20 Asian final round against Japan U20.
The Vietnam U20 women's team suffered a heavy defeat against Japan in the opening match of the 2024 AFC U20 Championship finals.
In the end, the Japanese U20 team defeated the Vietnamese U20 team with a score of 10-0.
This result was predicted because the team from the land of the rising sun possesses many quality players at a superior level.
This heavy defeat further narrows the chances of U20 Vietnam advancing. In the next two matches, coach Akira Ijiri and his team will face U20 North Korea and U20 China.
The team advised by coach Park Hang-seo fell into a difficult group.
The draw and schedule for the 2024 National Second Division on the morning of March 4 put Bac Ninh FC in Group A with Dak Lak, Kon Tum, Tay Nguyen Gia Lai, PVF, Tre Ha Noi, Tre Da Nang. The Kinh Bac team is being advised by coach Park Hang-seo, aiming to play in the V-League in the near future.
Meanwhile, Group B includes Vinh Long, Tien Giang, Lam Dong, An Giang, Van Hien University, Phu Nhuan Orientation, and Ho Chi Minh City Youth. Among the above teams, Van Hien University was transferred from Quang Nam Youth, Tay Nguyen Gia Lai was transferred from Vinh Phuc, and Bac Ninh was transferred from Gia Dinh Club.
Phase 1 of the 2024 National Second Division Football Tournament takes place from March 28 to June 10, then the final round to compete for 2 tickets to the First Division will be held on June 17.
In the first stage, the teams will compete in a round-robin to calculate the ranking points. The top two teams in each group will qualify for the final round according to the format: Group A winner will meet Group B runner-up, Group B winner will meet Group A runner-up. The two winning teams will receive a prize of 200 million VND and qualify for the 2024/2025 National First Division.
According to the draw results, the first round of matches in Group A will take place on March 28 with the following matches: Kon Tum – SHB Da Nang Youth, Dak Lak – Tay Nguyen Gia Lai, Hanoi Youth – PVF (Bac Ninh Club is on vacation). Group B will start on the same day with 3 matches: Van Hien University – Dinh Huong Phu Nhuan, Lam Dong – Ho Chi Minh City Youth, An Giang – Vinh Long (Tien Giang Club is on vacation).
Tan Truong has a new destination after leaving Hanoi FC
Goalkeeper Bui Tan Truong officially joined Binh Phuoc after leaving Hanoi FC.
After parting ways with Hanoi FC, goalkeeper Bui Tan Truong officially has a new team. The 38-year-old goalkeeper joined Binh Phuoc and will play in the 2023/2024 First Division.
“Tan Truong will wear the number 26 shirt. He will join the team and prepare for the second leg of this year's season. We wish him to play well, become an excellent "Green Warrior", and contribute to the overall success of the team" - Binh Phuoc Club's social networking page announced.
In Binh Phuoc's shirt, goalkeeper Tan Truong will work with his former teammate in the Vietnam National Team and Binh Duong Club, coach Nguyen Anh Duc.
With the departure from V-League to play in the First Division, Tan Truong will likely debut for Binh Phuoc in the match against his hometown team Dong Thap on March 9.
Currently, Binh Phuoc is ranked 7th in the 2023/2024 First Division rankings with 12 points, while Dong Thap is ranked 9th with 11 points.
