U23 Vietnam practices penalty kicks, waiting for the match with U23 Philippines

Hai Hoang (Working from Thailand)• DNUM_CBZAIZCACD 21:10

(Baonghean.vn) - During the training session on August 21, coach Hoang Anh Tuan had the U23 players practice penalty kicks to prepare for the match against U23 Philippines.

One day after the 4-1 victory over Laos, U23 Vietnam had a training session to prepare for the match against the Philippines at the end of the group stage, U23 Southeast Asia 2023 tournament. Photo: Hai Hoang

The players stepped onto the training field with ease and excitement. However, coach Hoang Anh Tuan's students understood that they needed to make more efforts because despite winning 4-1 against Laos, they still made many mistakes and limitations. Photo: Hai Hoang

Coach Hoang Anh Tuan admitted that his players played without concentration, many players clearly showed their lack of experience, especially in the midfield. Photo: Hai Hoang

Despite winning 4-1 against Laos, the match against the Philippines will be very difficult. Therefore, coach Hoang Anh Tuan asked the players to improve their finishing. Photo: Hai Hoang

U23 Vietnam only needs a draw against the Philippines to qualify for the semi-finals, but surely coach Hoang Anh Tuan and his team want to do more than that. Photo: Hai Hoang

Also in this afternoon's practice session, the goalkeepers also experimented with stopping penalties. Photo: Hai Hoang

Two reserve goalkeepers Tran Trung Kien and Nguyen Van Viet actively practice, keeping themselves ready to compete. Photo: Hai Hoang

Assistant goalkeeper Tran Duc Cuong (from Nghe An) and 3 goalkeepers of U23 Vietnam. Photo: Hai Hoang

Goalkeeper Nguyen Van Viet of Song Lam Nghe An Club has not had a chance to play yet. Photo: Hai Hoang

Meanwhile, midfielder Dinh Xuan Tien scored a goal. Photo: Hai Hoang

Two other players from Nghe An, Tran Hai Nam and Le Dinh Long Vu, are still working hard to practice. Photo: Hai Hoang

“The team’s midfield is made up of young players, so it’s normal for them to make mistakes, have poor control, and make mistakes. My job is to help them improve during the match, through each match. I tell the players to be confident in holding the ball to play. Control the ball and deploy the game, and opportunities will come,” said coach Hoang Anh Tuan. Photo: Hai Hoang

U23 Vietnam will meet U23 Philippines at 8:00 p.m. on August 22.

In the final match, U23 Vietnam only needs a draw to win the group and go straight to the semi-finals. Photo: Hai Hoang

Hai Hoang (Working from Thailand)