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Vietnam team hurriedly left for the Philippines to compete

Hai Hoang • December 16, 2024 10:47

Early morning on December 16, the Vietnamese team arrived at Noi Bai airport to travel to the Philippines to play as guests in the 4th match, Group B, ASEAN Cup 2024.

1c7a53bd60ecddb284fd(1).jpg — Early on the morning of December 16, the Vietnamese team left for Manila to prepare for the next match in Group B of the 2024 Southeast Asian Championship, against the Philippines team. Photo: Hai Hoang

8b38c7c2f49349cd1082(1).jpg — With the current situation, if we win against the host team Philippines, our team will soon enter the semi-finals as group winners. Photo: Hai Hoang

72b20f143c45811bd854(1).jpg — Specifically, coach Kim Sang Sik and his team will have 9 points after 3 rounds, more certain than Indonesia (only 4 points and only 1 match left), Philippines, Laos (2 points and 1 match left), Myanmar (maximum 7 points in total if they win both remaining rounds). Photo: Hai Hoang

90af73624033fd6da422(1).jpg — Last night (December 15), the “Golden Star Warriors” won 1-0 against the Indonesian team, thereby taking the lead in Group B and opening up the opportunity to enter the semi-finals. Photo: Hai Hoang

166c39330a62b73cee73(1).jpg — This is also the first victory of goalkeeper Filip Nguyen since he joined the Vietnam national team. Photo: Hai Hoang

620d5eef6dbed0e089af(1).jpg — Quang Hai was the player who scored the important goal in the match, bringing victory to the Vietnamese team. Photo: Hai Hoang

3570e0ccd39d6ec3378c(1)-5c77a4896b45d583309cad24353e9998.jpg — Having to leave early to complete the procedures, the players were clearly tired. Photo: Hai Hoang

2345e703d552680c3143(1).jpg — Captain Duy Manh did not play yesterday, midfielder Quang Hai replaced him as captain. Photo: Hai Hoang

With constant travel and little rest time for the players, coach Kim Sang-sik said: "I think all teams face such a schedule situation. Players face health impacts. I understand how they feel, and so does the coaching staff. Photo: Hai Hoang

But all teams face this problem, so we have adjustments to help players recover best, aiming for good results in the upcoming matches," coach Kim shared. Photo: Hai Hoang

The flight carrying the Vietnamese team took off at 8:20 a.m. and is expected to arrive in Manila, Philippines, at 12:00 p.m. the same day. Photo: Hai Hoang

On the afternoon of December 16, coach Kim Sang Sik and his team had their first training session to prepare for the match against the host Philippines, at 8:00 p.m. on December 18. Photo: Hai Hoang

Vietnam team hurriedly left for the Philippines to compete

Hai Hoang