Scoring Vietnam team after group stage: Quang Hai is irreplaceable
Quang Hai demonstrated his irreplaceable importance in coach Park Hang-seo's squad as he was the only attacking player to play the entire match without being substituted.
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| Dang Van Lam (8 points):Keeping a clean sheet in one match is not difficult, keeping two clean sheets is not special. But keeping four clean sheets in a row against different opponents in different situations shows Dang Van Lam's stability. In the V.League, goalkeeper Van Lam proved his ability with excellent saves. In the national team, he showed another equally important quality: stability under pressure. |
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| Do Duy Manh (7.5 points):Playing all 4 matches of the Vietnam national team, Duy Manh showed his solidity and stability in every phase of the ball. However, the central defender currently playing for Hanoi FC has not shown his strengths in long passing or supporting attacks. |
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| Tran Dinh Trong (8 points):Together with Duy Manh, the central defender duo of Hanoi FC formed a steel wall in front of Dang Van Lam. Compared to his teammate, Dinh Trong is stronger, more determined and more competitive. He especially scored points when he was pulled up to play as a defensive midfielder in the second half of the match against Cambodia on November 24. If he had been luckier, Trong could have even celebrated his own goal. |
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| Que Ngoc Hai (8 points):Replacing junior central defender Bui Tien Dung to play alongside the duo Duy Manh - Dinh Trong, Ngoc Hai quickly proved his class when he quickly got into sync with his juniors. The vice-captain of the Vietnamese team also supported the attack well and created some dangerous opportunities. |
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| Nguyen Trong Hoang (7.5 points):Three starting matches, one substitute appearance and one assist, Trong Hoang played well in his first time playing in a new position in the Vietnam national team. |
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| Luong Xuan Truong (7 points):Trusted in midfield, Xuan Truong showed good organization and creation skills. However, his limited physical strength and weak defensive support caused Xuan Truong to be replaced many times. This player's ability will need to be more accurately confirmed when the Vietnamese team meets strong opponents in the following rounds. |
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| Doan Van Hau (7 points):Defending quite well, supporting the attack well, but Van Hau no longer maintains the explosiveness he had in the U19 and U23 Vietnam jerseys. He has not had many long-range shots and has not had any assists after 4 matches. The 19-year-old defender also showed his immaturity when receiving an undeserved yellow card. If he improves his mentality, Van Hau can become a top full-back in Southeast Asia. |
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| Nguyen Anh Duc (8 points):Playing 3 matches, scoring 2 goals and having 2 assists, the "old man" Anh Duc is playing effectively in the attack of the Vietnamese team. Watching this "veteran" play, Duc Chinh and Tien Linh understand that their time is probably still far away. |
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| Phan Van Duc (8 points):The most interesting discovery of the Vietnamese team in the AFF Cup group stage is Phan Van Duc. Playing 4 matches, scoring 1 goal and 1 assist for his teammates, Van Duc has played in almost every position in the attack. Wherever he plays, he plays well and leaves his mark. It is not wrong to say that Phan Van Duc is the "trump card" of coach Park Hang-seo in this AFF Cup. |
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| Nguyen Van Toan (7 points):Just 14 minutes was enough for Van Toan to leave a mark in the hearts of fans at this AFF Cup. He was denied a goal in a controversial situation while creating a series of opportunities in the short time he was on the field. Unfortunately, the 2018 AFF Cup was considered over when the player from Hai Duong suffered a serious injury on November 23. |
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| Do Hung Dung (7 points):Coming off the bench three times is proof that the team really needs Hung Dung's steel and aggressiveness at decisive moments. Against the Philippines in the next round, Hung Dung will likely have more opportunities to show his ability. |
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| Nguyen Phong Hong Duy (7 points):The assist for Quang Hai in the match against Cambodia and Van Toan's injury could open up new opportunities for Hong Duy. Hong Duy is currently the fastest and most unpredictable player in the Vietnam reserve team. In deadlocked situations, the player currently playing for HAGL could make a difference. |
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| Pham Duc Huy (6.5 points):Returned to his familiar defensive midfield position in the victory over Cambodia, Vietnam's number 8 played quite well. Abundant physical strength, the ability to pursue fiercely, and a playing style that is not afraid of collision are Duc Huy's strengths. Those are also the qualities that the Vietnamese midfield needs in a defensive game. |
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| Nguyen Tien Linh (7 points):Tien Linh made good use of his rare starting opportunity when he scored against Cambodia. With what he has shown, it is likely that the 2018 V.League domestic top scorer will be given another chance in the knockout round. |
