Cong Phuong returns to his hometown to play football and do charity work.

(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of October 18th, a thrilling and exciting charity football match took place at the Do Luong District Stadium between the Do Luong All-Stars team and players from the "Vietnam National Team" of various eras. Notably, this match featured rising football stars such as Cong Phuong, Nguyen Manh, Trong Hoang, and Que Ngoc Hai.

Taking advantage of the fact that the 2015 V-League had ended and the 2016 V-League had not yet started, and there was no need for national team training camps, many football players from Nghe An province returned home to rest. Recognizing this, Do Luong district came up with the "initiative" to organize a football match between players from Do Luong and players from Nghe An who are currently playing for clubs across the country, aiming to "satisfy the thirst for football" among local fans.

Nearly 10,000 spectators came to the Do Luong District Stadium to watch the match.

This was a charity match with a noble purpose, so when the leaders of Do Luong district raised the issue, all the players from Do Luong happily accepted. And it was these players from Do Luong district, such as Quang Tinh, Nguyen Manh, and Cong Phuong, who chose opponents who were "on par" with them.

Mr. Nguyen Kim Nam, Head of the Culture and Information Department of Do Luong District and Head of the Organizing Committee of the match, said: All proceeds from this match will be given to disadvantaged people in the district.

The organizers presented meaningful gifts to the Association for the Promotion of Learning, the Fund for the Protection of Children, and the Fund for People with Disabilities.

The opponents of the Do Luong All-Stars team are players and former players of Song Lam Nghe An Football Club. Among them are many who have played or are currently playing for the Vietnamese national team, such as Trong Hoang, Huy Hoang, Que Ngoc Hai, Pham Manh Hung, Van Binh, etc.

Upon receiving the invitation to play for the people of Do Luong district, all the players were determined to play with dedication and give their all, without accepting any payment. Many players even donated extra money to support the poor and disadvantaged in Do Luong district.

Players from both teams presented gifts to families in need.

Giving balls to young audience members.

Upon hearing news of the match, thousands of football fans from Do Luong and surrounding areas flocked to the Do Luong District Central Stadium from noon onwards to watch and meet their idols. An estimated 10,000 people attended. Tickets were sold at a flat price of 30,000 VND each, but everyone happily bought them. Fans were even happier to learn that the proceeds from the tickets would be donated to the poor.

At 3 PM, the players arrived at the stadium, preparing for the match scheduled for 3:30 PM. Cong Phuong and Nguyen Manh, the "hero" of the Vietnamese national team in the World Cup qualifiers, were surrounded by fans taking photos and chatting with them.

The players are embraced by the fans.

Before the match, players from both teams donated gifts to 19 underprivileged families and the Education Promotion Association and Children's Protection Fund of Do Luong district. The total value of the gifts was 34 million VND. These were the initial donations from organizations and individuals in the district.

Here are some photos from the match:

The leaders of Do Luong district presented flowers and encouraged the players of both teams.

Do Luong star in white jersey; the miniature Vietnam national team in yellow jerseys.

In the match, the Do Luong All-Star team consisted of players and former players from Do Luong, most notably Cong Phuong wearing the number 10 jersey, and Quang Tinh wearing the captain's armband. Interestingly, the number one goalkeeper of the Vietnamese national team, Nguyen Manh, was not in his usual position but played as a striker, wearing the number 11 jersey.

The opponent of Do Luong Star is a "miniature Vietnam national team": Huy Hoang plays as a center-back, Que Ngoc Hai as a right-back, Pham Manh Hung as the left-back, the three midfielders are Van Binh, Hong Viet and Au Van Hoan, and the highest-positioned striker is Trong Hoang.

The miniature Vietnamese national team showed dominance over the home team.

In the 8th minute of the match, Hong Viet dribbled past a defender and cleverly passed the ball to Trong Hoang. The Becamex Binh Duong striker then fired a powerful diagonal shot into the net, scoring the opening goal.

Three minutes later, from a cross from the right wing by Cong Phuong, Nguyen Manh rose high to head the ball in, equalizing for the Do Luong All-Stars team. Although he had left the striker position a long time ago, the number 11 player still showed great sharpness.

In the 35th minute of the match, following a skillful dribble by number 10 Cong Phuong, the opposing defender committed a foul right near the goal. Taking the quick free kick, Ba Duc scored to give his team a 2-1 lead. This was the final score of the first half.

In the second half, the "miniature Vietnam national team," determined to equalize, pushed forward, putting pressure on Do Luong Star and forcing them into a difficult defensive position. They capitalized on their opportunities with two goals scored by Au Van Hoan and substitute Dinh Bao.

Trailing behind, the Do Luong All-Stars team launched a strong comeback. At this point, Cong Phuong dropped back to the defensive midfield position to organize attacks from afar, leaving the attacking midfield position to Quang Tinh.

In the 76th minute of the match, Quang Tình penetrated the penalty area of ​​the "miniature Vietnam national team," delivering a perfect cross for Nguyên Mạnh to easily score into an empty net. Nguyên Mạnh scored a brace in this match. The 3-3 score remained until the end of the game.

The match ended in a dramatic draw, and while players from both teams seemed dissatisfied with the result, for the spectators in Do Luong district, the game was a rare football "feast".

The players competed with determination to win.

Nguyen Manh plays as a forward.

Trong Hoang played with exceptional aggression.

Both teams provided the audience with many spectacular plays.

Trong Hoang and his teammates celebrate the opening goal.

The audience in Do Luong was thrilled by Cong Phuong's skillful plays.

A miniature version of a near-miss free-kick goal by the Vietnamese national team.

Although he didn't score directly, Cong Phuong made a significant contribution to his team's draw.

At the end of the match, Cong Phuong, Nguyen Manh, and Quang Tinh were asked by fans to stay and take commemorative photos.

Thanh Son