Binh Duong FC accepts a high-stakes deal in Japan.

February 26, 2015 07:18

Mr. Cao Van Chong, General Director of Binh Duong Sports-Football Joint Stock Company, said: “Even before the tournament started, I told Binh Duong where we stand. We don't shout slogans or set targets for the players; we just hope the whole team will make the maximum effort possible.”

In the first match, apart from the score, we were satisfied with everything the team showed. Binh Duong determined that even though we lost, we would not let Vietnamese football lose face.

Clearly, Vietnam still has a long way to go to reach continental standards in football. Even just comparing ourselves to Thailand, despite being in the same Southeast Asian region, Vietnam is already far behind.”

Immediately after their opening AFC Champions League match, B.Binh Duong will be ready to travel to Japan to play against Kashiwa Reysol, who drew 0-0 with South Korean champions Jeonbuk FC in their first match. B.Binh Duong will take a flight at 00:30 on February 28th to Japan.

Besides the coaching staff, 20 players traveled to Japan for the upcoming match. According to AFC regulations, the away club will have the costs for the coaching staff and 18 accompanying players covered by the home team. For the two additional players, B.Binh Duong agreed to pay separately. The Vietnamese team is showing great determination for this away match and has no intention of giving up.

In the match against Shandong Luneng, B.Binh Duong showcased a very mature performance from center-back David. Along with Phuoc Tu, David averted many dangerous situations in front of Quoc Thien Esele's goal.

Binh Duong's leadership expressed regret for not being able to register this Australian U23 player in their V-League squad this year due to missing the deadline. David transferred to Binh Duong from a second-division club in Australia, but his skills are highly regarded, and he has consistently been a starter in the Australian U23 team.

According to the Cultural Center