Coach Park met privately with Cong Phuong before the crucial match against Japan.

During the training session on the evening of November 9th at My Dinh Stadium, the Vietnamese national team took to the field in a very relaxed mood. Apart from Van Toan's injury, Coach Park Hang Seo had his strongest squad available.

Coach Park Hang Seo prays on the Mỹ Đình stadium pitch. Photo: Hai Hoang.

As usual, after stepping onto the pitch, coach Park Hang Seo raised both hands in prayer, wishing the best for the Vietnamese national team. This has been a long-standing habit of the South Korean coach, whether on the training ground or in an official match.

After four matches in the third round of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, the Vietnamese national team has not earned a single point and is currently at the bottom of Group B. Photo: Hai Hoang

After four matches, the Vietnamese national team has yet to earn any points and is at the bottom of Group B. The expectation for Cong Phuong to shine and bring home the first point for the Vietnamese team is greater than ever.

Coach Park had a long conversation with Cong Phuong. Photo: Hai Hoang

This is a match where the Vietnamese players are determined to win points at home to dedicate to the 12,000 spectators who have been unable to watch the game live for a year due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Coach Park Hang Seo believes that Cong Phuong and his teammates can complete the difficult task. Photo: Hai Hoang.

After a long period without scoring a goal, striker Cong Phuong is expected to be a surprise factor alongside the current number one striker, Tien Linh.

Laughter and chatter filled the air during the players' warm-up before the official training session. Photo: Hai Hoang

The match between the Vietnamese and Japanese national teams will take place at 7:00 PM on November 11th at My Dinh National Stadium (Hanoi).