Dinh Xuan Tien and his teammates are confident before the opening match of SEA Games 32.
(Baonghean.vn) - The U22 Vietnam team has just completed the final preparations for the opening match in Group B of the 32nd SEA Games men's football against U22 Laos.
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On the afternoon of April 29, U22 Vietnam had an official training session before the opening match in Group B of men's football at SEA Games 32 (against U22 Laos at 7:00 p.m. on April 30). |
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The training session of U22 Vietnam took place at the stadium of ISI Dangkor Senchey Club (Cambodian Premier League). |
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Previously, coach Philippe Troussier eliminated 4 players, finalizing the official list of U22 Vietnam. The four names that had to say goodbye to SEA Games 32 were goalkeeper Van Binh, defender Giap Tuan Duong, midfielder Duc Hoang and striker Vi Hao. |
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With 20 players and 1 reserve goalkeeper, U22 Vietnam entered the tactical rehearsal. Coach Philippe Troussier always reminded the players to have the highest concentration because SEA Games is a long journey with fierce competition. |
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Smiles appeared on many faces of U22 Vietnam. Meeting an opponent who was not highly rated, Laos, in the opening match helped Dinh Xuan Tien and his teammates feel very comfortable. |
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The U22 Vietnam players are full of enthusiasm during warm-up exercises with fitness coach Cedric Roger. |
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However, certainly U22 Vietnam is not subjective because Laos has made rapid progress recently. |
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Cao Van Binh was retained by coach Troussier as a backup goalkeeper. He and two other teammates took the opportunity to take a souvenir photo with goalkeeper coach Ngo Viet Trung. |
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Under the 40 degree Celsius heat in Phnom Penh, coach Troussier and his students had to constantly drink water. |
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Coach Philippe Troussier helps his players complete the final stages of preparation for the 32nd SEA Games. The French coach has very high demands on ball control, pressing, and one-touch passing from his players. |