The 26th Nghe An Newspaper Cup Youth - Children Football Tournament: Tuong Duong Team Determined to Leave an Impression

Xiangyang is considered a “hot spot” because the summer temperatures here are often higher than in other regions, significantly affecting all aspects of people’s lives. However, despite the unfavorable weather, the young players of Xiangyang’s Youth and Children’s teams still practice diligently, all with the same determination for the sake of the “color of the flag”, not letting down the trust of the coaching staff and fans in the area.

According to coach Nguyen Duc Thang, in order to prepare well for this year's season, many months ago, the coaching staff selected players and organized training sessions. The team lineup was selected based on the football talent class organized by the Center for Culture - Sports and Communication. The training process will determine the players who have enough qualities to compete and are suitable for the team's playing style.

Both the Xiangyang Youth and Children's teams this year are quite even in terms of physique, physical strength, technique, and speed. Most of the players have good passing and ball-keeping skills, some have relatively good dribbling techniques, and coordinate very well with each other.

The positions are well connected, when needed, the players can swap positions with each other. In particular, the Children's team has Nguyen Dang Khoi and Lo Quoc Duc, players with good personal skills, quick and always eager to contribute beautiful plays.

However, in terms of physique, the players of Tuong Duong district are somewhat shorter and smaller than the teams in the lowlands. This more or less affects their ability to compete for the ball, especially in the air, and makes it difficult to win in the sweeps.

Therefore, the coaching staff will apply a defensive strategy, trying to prevent the opposing team from approaching the goal. When there is an opportunity, the players will organize a quick counterattack based on speed and technique to score goals, creating surprises for the match. From there, find opportunities to pass the group stage and advance to the next round.

Coach Nguyen Duc Thang said: “Most of the players are in the central area of ​​the district, so it is convenient for them to gather and practice. They are all very conscious and try their best during the practice process, because everyone feels honored and proud to represent the youth and children of the whole district to participate in the Nghe An Newspaper Cup Youth and Children Football Tournament, a very prestigious tournament”.

For the young players of Tuong Duong, although the training is very hard, the joy and excitement are still clearly visible on their faces. Because in just a few days, they will be on their way to Vinh city to compete with their peers from districts, towns and cities in the province. There, they will have the opportunity to demonstrate their footballing qualities and bravery.

Among the players of Tuong Duong Youth Team, Ho Duc Hieu is the third player to participate in the Nghe An Newspaper Cup Youth - Children Football Tournament, the previous two times he was in the Children's team. According to Hieu, he has known about this tournament for a long time and wishes to be in the district's youth team to compete.

That motivated him to practice hard, pursue his passion and his dream came true when he participated in the tournament three times. “This year, I and my family are extremely happy to be selected for the Youth team. My friends and I will try to practice and compete well, contribute good plays and beautiful goals to not let down the uncles and teachers in the Coaching Board”, Ho Duc Hieu shared.

Along with the spirit and determination of the players, the Tuong Duong Children's Team also has the advantage of receiving the attention of the district leaders in creating good conditions for the training ground as well as equipment and uniforms. At the same time, receiving the support and encouragement of parents, helping the coaching staff and players feel secure in practicing and competing.