Vietnam News Roundup 29/11: U22 team has 3 separate training sessions, U17 team wins 4-0
Three key players from the U22 team who recently played in the AFC Champions League Two have to train separately; Vietnam U17 wins against Macau U17 4-0; CAHN prepares for a crucial match against Buriram United; Coach Kim encourages Van Truong.
On the afternoon of November 28th, the Vietnam U22 team finally had 28 players available for their last training camp in Ba Ria, but three players who had just returned from Hanoi Police FC – Dinh Bac, Minh Phuc, and Ly Duc – had to train separately to recover after the AFC Champions League Two. At the same time, the Vietnam U17 team defeated Macau U17 (China) 4-0 at PVF, while Hanoi Police FC faced a crucial match against Buriram United in the Southeast Asian Club Championship. Coach Kim Sang-sik set clear goals for the SEA Games 33 and offered words of encouragement to captain Nguyen Van Truong after his anterior cruciate ligament surgery.
- Vietnam U22: 3 CAHN players train separately after AFC Champions League Two, prioritizing recovery.
- Vietnam U17 4-0 Macau U17: a resounding victory, quickly deciding the outcome of the match in the first half.
- CAHN – Buriram United: a decisive match for qualification, with a 3-2 points difference.
- Coach Kim Sang-sik: The goal is to advance beyond the group stage of SEA Games 33, focusing on goal difference in the opening match.
- The women's futsal team is training in Hangzhou (China) for nearly two weeks; Van Truong's ACL surgery was successful.
Three U22 players train separately: managing their fitness ahead of the SEA Games.
Returning from CAHN after the AFC Champions League Two matches, Dinh Bac, Minh Phuc, and Ly Duc were given separate training sessions on the sidelines by the Vietnam U22 coaching staff. Coach Kim Sang-sik is not in a hurry to use this trio to avoid the risk of injury with the SEA Games 33 approaching.
| Player | Status and most recent contributions |
|---|---|
| North Temple | He scored the winning goal in the 2-1 victory against Beijing Guoan. |
| Minh Phuc | He came on in the 71st minute of the match against Beijing Guoan. |
| Ly Duc | He was on the bench for the match against Beijing Guoan. |
From a tactical perspective, separating the recovery group for the three players who just played a high-intensity match is a step aimed at maintaining overall fitness levels and ensuring continuity in tactical training for the rest of the squad.
Vietnam U17 4-0 Macau U17: The match was decided early at PVF.
In the second match of Group C of the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Qualifiers, Vietnam U17 dominated and defeated Macau U17 (China) 4-0 at the PVF Stadium. The goals were scored by Dinh Vy, Manh Quan, Ngoc Son, and Duy Khang. The game was completely controlled, and the result was decided early in the first half, exactly as planned by coach Cristiano Roland.
The resounding victory, coupled with a disciplined game plan, helped the Vietnam U17 team maintain their momentum, while also creating room for rotation and managing physical exertion for the next stage.
CAHN before the crucial match against Buriram United
In his pre-match comments, coach Mano Polking called the clash with Buriram United a "life or death" encounter, emphasizing its decisive importance for CAHN's qualification to the next round of the Southeast Asian Club Championship. He stated: "They have 2 points, we have 3 points, so neither team wants to lose."
Playing away against an experienced opponent, a balanced approach combining discipline and sharpness in transitions will determine CAHN's chances. The one-point gap (3 vs. 2) leaves the risk very low for both sides.
Coach Kim Sang-sik: Clear goals for SEA Games 33
In preparation for the 33rd SEA Games, coach Kim Sang-sik has set the first goal for the Vietnam U22 team as advancing beyond the group stage before considering further goals. Assessing Group B, he believes Laos is a weaker opponent compared to Malaysia, but the Vietnam U22 team needs to be cautious and prepare thoroughly for the opening match.
The U22 Vietnam team's strategy is to try to score as many goals as possible in the first match to gain an advantage in goal difference. According to Coach Kim, the coaching staff has carefully analyzed the situation to develop an effective attacking plan for the opening phase of the tournament.
The women's futsal team is in Hangzhou for nearly two weeks of training.
The Vietnamese women's futsal team has departed for Hangzhou, China, for a nearly two-week training camp in preparation for the 33rd SEA Games. According to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang and his team held their first training session on November 28th after settling into their accommodations.
The training roster includes 16 players, with the addition of Tran Thi Thuy Trang and K'Thua. The short but focused preparation period promises to help the team shape its personnel and playing style before entering the final refinement phase.
Van Truong's ACL surgery was successful, and Coach Kim sent words of encouragement.
Midfielder Nguyen Van Truong, captain of the Vietnam U22 team, has successfully undergone anterior cruciate ligament surgery following an injury sustained at the Panda Cup 2025 and will be out for the rest of the season. Coach Kim Sang-sik expressed regret at losing a key player and affirmed that he will find a replacement through training sessions and internal matches.
With personnel changes, the tactical framework of the Vietnam U22 team focuses on flexibility, maximizing squad depth and efficiency in set-piece situations to compensate for technical gaps.
