Striker Nguyen Xuan Son and his teammates excitedly practice before the semi-final match
Hai Hoang (Working from Singapore)•DNUM_CFZBCZCACE 21:18
Despite facing a lot of pressure after his debut match with the Vietnamese national team, striker Nguyen Xuan Son was excited to practice with his teammates before the match against Singapore.
On the evening of December 25, the Vietnamese team had a practice session to familiarize themselves with the field before the first leg of the ASEAN Cup semi-final. Photo: Hai HoangThis is the only training session of the Vietnamese team on the artificial turf field of Jalan Besar. Photo: Hai HoangMidfielder Hoang Duc and his teammates showed great determination in this training session. Photo: Hai HoangVietnam still has a strong squad and is considered to be more professional. Photo: Hai HoangAfter striker Xuan Son made a strong impression in his debut match for the Vietnamese national team, he received much attention from fans and media in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. He was also the focus of the press conference before the semi-final match. Photo: Hai HoangIn the press conference before the match, Singapore coach Ogura Tsutomu said: "I know Nguyen Xuan Son. He used to play football in Japan. He is a good player. What he showed in his debut match for the Vietnamese team proves that. Photo: Hai HoangMeanwhile, coach Kim Sang-sik said that the team has made detailed preparations for the match with Singapore, and he also hopes that striker Xuan Son can shine. Photo: Hai HoangStriker Nguyen Xuan Son has released the pressure and is excited to practice before the match against Singapore. Photo: Hai HoangThe history of confrontation also leans heavily towards the Vietnamese team. From 1999 to now, the "Golden Star Warriors" have been undefeated against Singapore. Photo: Hai HoangThat is why coach Kim Sang-sik really wants to overcome Singapore in the next two matches and further bring another AFF Cup title to the Vietnam team. Photo: Hai HoangIn this training session, striker Van Toan still practiced separately with the medical staff. Photo: Hai HoangBut the Korean strategist said he has found a worthy replacement. Photo: Hai HoangQuang Hai and his teammates are in good spirits before the first leg of the semi-final between Singapore and Vietnam. Photo: Hai HoangPanorama of the official training session on Jalan Besar artificial turf field of the Vietnam team. Clip: Hai Hoang
