The rising stars of SLNA U19
(Baonghean.vn) - DespiteThey had to miss out on the semi-finals of the tournament.2017 National U19 Championship Finals, butwhatSLNA U19Having shown their potential in three matches in Binh Dinh, the land of martial arts, fans in Nghe An have reason to be hopeful about some young talents.
Goalkeeper Duong Van Cuong
Despite playing as a goalkeeper, Duong Van Cuong has a relatively modest height of 1.72m. However, the U19 SLNA goalkeeper compensates for this with incredibly quick reflexes.
In addition, the player born in 1999 possesses excellent jumping ability and extremely skillful and accurate ball handling with his feet. Thanks to these advantages, Duong Van Cuong was trusted by coaches Nguyen Dinh Dung and Nguyen Van Tien to be the number one goalkeeper in SLNA's youth teams such as U17, U19...
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| Goalkeeper Duong Van Cuong - the new hope of Nghe An football. Photo: Trung Kien |
Famous goalkeeper Campos (1.72m tall) of the Mexican national team, who played in the 1994 and 1998 World Cups, once said: "Who says short people can't be good goalkeepers? I'm short too, but short people often have quick reflexes, and quick reflexes are a very important quality for goalkeepers."
Following the classic quote from football legend Campos, Duong Van Cuong has every reason to believe in his future. With just a little honing of his existing strengths, the goalkeeper from Yen Thanh will become an outstanding custodian in the near future.
Central defender Thai Ba Sang
Wearing the captain's armband and the number 4 jersey, the center-back from Dien Chau reminded many of the legendary Nguyen Huu Thang. Thai Ba Sang played maturely, acting as a reliable defensive anchor, standing like a rock in front of goalkeeper Duong Van Cuong's goal. Besides his fierce and aggressive tackles, typical of SLNA defenders, this young talent also demonstrated intelligence in every play.
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| Central defender Thai Ba Sang (number 4), captain of SLNA U19. Photo: Trung Kien |
It's no coincidence that journalist Quang Tuyen of Thanh Nien newspaper repeatedly praised Thai Ba Sang during the match between U19 SLNA and U19 PVF, while broadcasting live on YouTube.
Having just turned 18, a bright future lies ahead for Thai Ba Sang if the number 4 center-back continues to improve both his skills and his ethics. Hopefully, in the near future, SLNA will have another true star playing in the defense like Nguyen Huu Thang, Nguyen Minh Duc...
Left-back Mai Sỹ Hoàng
Playing in his preferred position as a left-back, Mai Sỹ Hoàng has left a strong impression on both experts and fans. Not only does he perform his defensive duties well, but the player wearing number 17 also makes a significant contribution to the team's attack. With his skillful left foot, Mai Sỹ Hoàng frequently delivers dangerous crosses into the opponent's penalty area, creating scoring opportunities for his teammates.
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Moreover, in attacking plays, Mai Sỹ Hoàng often "blends" into the opposing team's defense to take shots. His opening goal in U19 SLNA's 2-1 victory over U19 S. Khánh Hòa in the first round demonstrated his versatility. Witnessing Mai Sỹ Hoàng's noticeable development, it is highly likely that the SLNA club management will decide to promote the 18-year-old left-back to the first team next season to gain experience.
Left winger Nguyen Van Viet
Although he didn't score any goals in this tournament, Nguyen Van Viet still demonstrated the necessary qualities of a winger. The SLNA midfielder, wearing jersey number 7, played quite aggressively with tricky and daring dribbles that constantly troubled the opposing defense. Usually playing on the left wing, Nguyen Van Viet would often move to the opposite flank to surprise the opposing defenders when needed.
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| Nguyen Van Viet dribbling the ball. (Photo: Archival image) |
Possessing exceptional physical fitness and skillful individual technique, the player wearing number 7 is a formidable attacking force for U19 SLNA. Nguyen Van Viet's strengths lie in his enthusiasm, passion, and cunning. Anyone who followed U19 SLNA's matches in the U19 National Championship qualifiers nearly a month ago would have to admit this. With his impressive performances over the past period, a starting position in the SLNA first team awaits Nguyen Van Viet.
Thanh Hung
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