SEA Games homepage: U22 Vietnam arrives the earliest to return the latest

(Baonghean.vn) – Immediately after arriving in Kuala Lumpur, the U22 Vietnam team received special attention from the Malaysian media and the 29th SEA Games Organizing Committee.

The homepage of SEA Games 29 reported that U22 Vietnam is the first team to set foot in Kuala Lumpur with the goal of winning a gold medal.

The Vietnam U22 team received special attention from the 29th SEA Games Organizing Committee and the Malaysian media. Photo: Screenshot

In an interview with the Malaysian press, coach Nguyen Huu Thang said: “We are in a very strong group and it will not be easy to get deep into the next round. We came here with the highest determination and it is too early to say anything. I believe that all teams have a chance to win the gold medal. I do not want to predict anything because the first match is very important. Of course, Vietnam wants to become the champion and win the gold medal, but so do the other teams. Let's wait and see the match on August 14, only a few days away.”

In this article, the SEA Games Organizing Committee also mentioned Vietnam's achievement of defeating Indonesia 5-0 at the SEA Games two years ago in Singapore. At the same time, it reviewed the preparation journey of coach Nguyen Huu Thang and his team when they defeated Mokpo City FC 4-1 and Busan FC 6-1.

At the same time, the Malaysian press did not hesitate to affirm that U22 Vietnam is the most promising candidate for a ticket to the semi-finals of SEA Games 29 in Group B, alongside defending champion Thailand.

In the article about Nguyen Huu Thang and his team, The Star listed in detail the achievements of the Vietnamese team at the top playground in Southeast Asia. Specifically, Vietnam has reached the semi-finals 6 times since 2001, including 3 times winning silver medals (2003, 2005, 2009) and 1 time finishing 3rd overall.

The Star also highly appreciated the strength of U22 Vietnam and our championship ability when mentioning midfielder Luong Xuan Truong. Although Vietnam is in the same group with Indonesia, Cambodia, Philippines, Timor Leste and especially the defending champion Thailand.

In the first training session in Malaysia this afternoon (August 11), Coach Nguyen Huu Thang mainly let his players practice lightly, relax and divide the team into one-touch matches in a narrow area. At the end of the training session, the players were trained in finishing ability. On August 13, Coach Nguyen Huu Thang will officially announce the list of 20 players registered for the men's football event of the 29th SEA Games.

Trung Kien