U23 Vietnam practices attacking exercises, ready for the U23 Asian finals
Hai Hoang•DNUM_AHZAEZCACE 21:55
(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of April 7, U23 Vietnam took to the field for their last training session at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center. In this training session, the players practiced deploying many attack plans, for the upcoming matches in the U23 Asia final round.
On the afternoon of April 7, U23 Vietnam took to the field for their last training session at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center in Hanoi. At 8:40 a.m. on April 8, the whole team will go to Qatar for training and a friendly match with U23 Jordan on April 10 before officially entering the 2024 AFC U23 Championship Finals. Photo: Hai HoangIn this training session, Coach Hoang Anh Tuan divided the team into many small groups, performing short-distance coordination tactics on the flanks, in the middle and practicing confrontational matches. Photo: Hai HoangSmall groups include players who play close to each other, or serve a specific tactical requirement such as switching the direction of attack, going down the sideline and then crossing... Photo: Hai HoangRegarding personnel, U23 Vietnam has said goodbye to defender Phan Tuan Tai due to a knee injury. Photo: Hai HoangIn this position, coach Hoang Anh Tuan has many replacements, including: new player Nguyen Thanh Khai (SHB Da Nang Club), Nguyen Ngoc Thang (Hong Linh Ha Tinh) for the left center-back position; Khuat Van Khang (The Cong Viettel), Ha Van Phuong, Hoang Van Toan (Hanoi Police) for the left wing position. Photo: Hai HoangSharing before the training session, center back Luong Duy Cuong said that the whole team is in good spirits and has prepared thoroughly for the 2024 AFC U23 Championship Finals. "Preparing for the tournament, the whole team has strengthened their physical foundation. I myself am quite confident and set a goal to go as far as possible with the whole team, determined to compete with all I have," Duy Cuong said. Photo: Hai HoangMeanwhile, midfielder Khuat Van Khang (number 18) shared: "My personal goal is to play well and contribute to helping the team aim for a ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Photo: Hai HoangThe coaching staff always encourages the team spirit, instills enthusiasm and a desire to compete for the national flag. I had sad memories in Qatar but that was also the motivation for me to develop better." Photo: Hai HoangOne of the highlights of the U23 Vietnam training sessions is the smiles that often appear on the players. The coaching staff and coach Hoang Anh Tuan are creating the most comfortable atmosphere for the whole team. Photo: Hai HoangThe 2024 AFC U23 Championship Finals will take place from April 15 to May 3 in Qatar. The tournament will offer 3.5 places to the 2024 Paris Olympics. The fourth-placed team will compete in the play-off round with Guinea (representing Africa). Photo: Hai HoangThe match schedule of U23 Vietnam in Group D is to meet: U23 Kuwait (April 17), U23 Malaysia (April 20), U23 Uzbekistan (April 23). Photo: Hai Hoang
