Thanh Luong leads the list of Best Players of AFF Cup 2014

December 3, 2014 08:47

According to the survey results of the Malaysian version of Goal, Vietnamese player Ngo Hoang Thinh is leading the list of Best Player of AFF Cup 2014 with an overwhelming number of votes.

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Hoang Thinh (7) is likened to a steel wall blocking the defense of the Vietnamese team - Photo: Kha Hoa

The candidates that Goal page gave include midfielder Safiq Rahim (Malaysia), striker Phil Younghusband (Philippines), two midfielders Ngo Hoang Thinh and Pham Thanh Luong (Vietnam) and the midfielder pair Charyl Chappuis, Chanathip Songkrasin (Thailand).

As of tonight (December 2), Hoang Thinh is leading the list with an overwhelming 55.4% of the votes, while his teammate Thanh Luong is in second place with 20.5% of the votes. Safiq Rahim is in third place with 17.8%. The next positions belong to Younghusband (2.2%), Songkrasin (2.1%) and Chappuis (1.9%).

It is not surprising that Hoang Thinh is rated the highest at this AFF Cup. The midfielder currently playing for Song Lam Nghe An Club plays very well in the role of defensive midfielder. With good physical strength and physique, the player born in 1992 is likened to a steel wall blocking the defense.

Not only that, Hoang Thinh also effectively supports the attack. According to statistics, in the last group stage, Hoang Thinh launched 77 accurate passes (77%).

The 22-year-old talent had two shots, one of which was converted into a goal after a classy long-range shot in the match against the Philippines. In this match, Hoang Thinh also assisted Minh Tuan to score, contributing to the impressive 3-1 victory for the Vietnamese team.

Thanh Luong (19) left many impressions in the group stage of AFF Cup 2014 - Photo: Kha Hoa

Meanwhile, Thanh Luong also left a lot of impressions. Although a small player, the Hanoi winger has more than enough speed, agility and technique to eliminate any opponent.

Thanh Luong's presence on the field helped the Vietnamese team's attacks have more breakthroughs. The goal that raised the score to 3-0 in the match against the Philippines was worthy of being a masterpiece.

Hoang Thinh and Thanh Luong are with the Vietnamese team preparing for the semi-finals. Coach Miura's team will visit Malaysia on December 7. The return match will take place at My Dinh on December 11.

According to Thanh Nien