Vietnamese coaches and former players mourn coach Alfred Riedl

Yesterday, Austrian media reportedCoach Alfred Riedlpassed away at the age of 70 in Vienna (Austria) on Monday evening (September 7) local time. Coach Riedl has special memories of Vietnam and Vietnamese football.

Coach Alfred Riedl was born in 1949. He led the Vietnam national team three times in the periods of 1998 - 2001, 2003 and 2005 - 2007. The first tournament he led the Vietnamese players was the Tiger Cup 1998, winning the Silver medal. Including a 3-0 victory over Thailand with the golden generation of Viet Hoang, Sy Hung, Huynh Duc, Hong Son, Duc Thang.

One of the most memorable marks of coach Alfred Riedl was in the 2004 Asian Cup Qualifiers, he helpedVietnam National Teamdefeated the Korean team 1-0 with the only goal of Pham Van Quyen. It was a historic victory and the Vietnamese team is essentially the U23 Vietnam team.

Coach Alfred Riedl. Photo: ST

At the 2007 Asian Cup under the Austrian coach, the Vietnam team continued to create an earthquake when defeating the UAE - the defending champion of the Gulf Cup with 2 goals from Quang Thanh and Le Cong Vinh. At this tournament, the Vietnam team reached the quarter-finals. During his third return to Vietnamese football, he brought the Olympic team to the 3rd Olympic Qualifying Round for the first time.

During his time working in Vietnam, many Vietnamese players in general and Nghe An players in particular have grown up under his guidance.Huy Hoang,Cong Vinh,Van Quyen, Duc Cuong… Previously, former famous player Huu Thang was also given the captain's armband of the national team by him.

In the development of Vietnamese football, coach Alfred Riedl and his assistant at U23 Vietnam, National Team areCoach Nguyen Thanh Vinhbuilt a 4-4-2 style of play for the team. It can be said that the Austrian coach left a lot of impressions in the hearts of many generations of domestic fans.

Former player Van Quyen mourns coach Riedl. Photo: FBNV

After receiving the news, former striker Pham Van Quyen - his favorite student - expressed his condolences:"One day as a Teacher, one lifetime as a Teacher. Since I was little, Quyen has heard that saying and when I grew up, I understood it even more after the ups and downs. To Alfred Riedl, Quyen just wants to say thank you to the Teacher.

He is the coach who has trained Quyen enthusiastically and sincerely since the first days of joining the national team. He is the one who has witnessed Quyen's most memorable glories and failures. Thank you and may you rest in peace. Student Van Quyen bids farewell to you, Teacher.".

Meanwhile, the formerPlayer Le Quoc VuongThere was nothing more he could say, his emotions were contained in two words: "Teacher!" and a picture of the person who had guided him during his peak years.

Many generations of Vietnamese players have been associated with the Austrian coach. Photo: FBNV

Goalkeeper Tran Duc Cuong under coach Alfred Riedl is not the number 1 goalkeeper in the national team, but to achieve the success he has today, the player from Nghe An received a lot of help from his respected teacher. On Facebook, the goalkeeper who is playing for B. Binh Duong shared: "Farewell to the respected teacher who gave me the opportunity to wear the national team jersey".

Striker Le Cong Vinh also could not contain his emotions, he is a player who has many beautiful memories with the late coach. "I was having dinner with my family when I heard the news. I stopped eating and went online to read the news. It was really shocking. Coach Riedl has contributed greatly to Vietnamese football. His passing is a loss for us. I would like to send my condolences to Mr. Riedl's family," Cong Vinh shared.

Coach Alfred Riedl when he was working in Vietnam. Photo: NVCC

In addition to the above players,Coach Nguyen Huu ThangAlso a person that coach Riedl trusted a lot when he was playing for the national team, he shared: "Coach Alfred Riedl is a respectable foreign coach, a teacher with moral character that I need to learn from.

Although he has not brought Vietnamese football to the championship, his contributions to Vietnamese football are his dedication. I learned composure from a respected teacher. I would like to send my condolences to his family. Although he has passed away, he is always a teacher I respect.

Former coach Nguyen Thanh Vinh also shared with Nghe An Newspaper reporter about the passing of coach Riedl: “As a colleague who worked together and had many memories, when I heard the news of Mr. Riedl’s passing, I was very sad. My condolences to his family.”

“He is a man with a very good working attitude, a very upright and exemplary man. He is an example for us to learn from. He is also very attached and close to many generations of Nghe An players, he always goes deep, closely and directs the players. What he has done for Vietnamese football is very valuable,” said coach Thanh Vinh.

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