On the sidelines: Fan signal

Mr. Lu Van Tam directs his son's tactics by fan-waving signals. Photo: Thanh Phuc

During the match between Nhi Dong Tuong Duong and Nhi Dong Nam Dan, in the stands, Mr. Lu Van Tam (Yen Na commune, Tuong Duong) closely followed the match and often directed tactics to his son, number 11 Lu Quoc Thinh. "Hey, listen to me, when I raise the fan, it means to rise, and when I lower the fan, it means to rush back", Mr. Tam reminded his son.

I don't know how effective the tactical signal by waving the fan is, but during the break between rounds, Thinh said: "Stop waving the fan. I'm so distracted that I don't understand what you're saying. Sometimes, you fan so blindly that you don't even know whether it's up or down." It turns out that sometimes Dad forgets, and because of the hot weather, Dad doesn't even fan!

More difficult than gathering firewood!

Nghia Dan Children's Coach reminds young players of tactics. Photo: Thanh Phuc

On the field, the children were engrossed in following each ball, running at full speed to match the tempo of the match, while outside, the coaches were also working at full capacity. Following the sidelines, shouting tactical instructions, rushing forward and retreating, calling forwards, defenders to the goalkeeper and sometimes even giving “reverse instructions” and reminding the referee…

Sweating, hoarse throats, and lost voices are what the coaches of the youth soccer team go through after each match. It is truly “harder than carrying firewood”.

"That honey to drink!"

Number 4 Le Quang Thuong, Nghia Dan Children's School in a ball situation. Photo: Thanh Phuc

Despite their aggressive and dedicated playing style, Nghia Dan Children's Team was still overwhelmed by Hoang Mai Town Children's Team, leading the score.

All expectations were placed on the mainstay player Le Quang Thuong (number 4), so from free kicks, sideline kicks or retreating to defense, the coach instructed Thuong. With opportunities coming from the sideline or corner kicks, Thuong was given the opportunity to execute. However, luck did not come to the team from the land of flowers.

Along the sidelines, the reserve players of the Nghia Dan Children's Team gave instructions: "Shoot straight into the goal, Thuong!", "Get a goal right away, Thuong!", "Such a good opportunity, Thuong?"... angrily, Thuong replied: "Suck that honey!".