Coach Park Hang-seo and his team had their first practice session in Vung Tau
(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of November 21, the Vietnam National Team with 34 players had their first training session at Ba Ria - Vung Tau Stadium, to prepare for the championship defense campaign at the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020.
From Pullman Hotel in Vung Tau City, whereVietnam teamIt takes about 15 minutes to travel by bus to Ba Ria - Vung Tau stadium. This is very convenient for Coach Park Hang-seo and his team in terms of travel time for training. In particular, to prepare for the team's training trip, Ba Ria - Vung Tau stadium has been renovated very beautifully, similar to the stadiums in the English Premier League. In addition, the weather in Ba Ria - Vung Tau is quite ideal, so the first training session of the Vietnam team was very exciting.
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The facilities at Ba Ria - Vung Tau Stadium are very good. Photo: Hai Hoang |
After a short meeting, Coach Park Hang-seo divided the team into two groups. The starting team in the recent match against Saudi Arabia in the third qualifying round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Asia practiced separately with light jogging, stretching, and stretching exercises. The other group warmed up behind the goal and played “ghosts”.
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The spirit of the Vietnamese national team players is comfortable. Photo: Hai Hoang |
The first training session of the Vietnam National Team was light and serious but also had a lot of laughter. Observing on the field, it can be seen that Coach Park Hang-seo and his colleagues paid special attention to the injury situation of the players. The good news is that the players with different problems were able to practice again and showed very positive signs of recovery.
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Laughter rang out at the first practice session. Photo: Hai Hoang |
It should also be added that the group of 8 U23 Vietnam players called up to join the Vietnam National Team to prepare for the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 showed a very quick integration with their seniors. Understandably, most of the young players called up have had time to wear or practice with the Vietnam National Team. Even, like central defender Nguyen Thanh Binh, he was once on the field in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers in Asia.
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Coach Park Hang-seo divided the team into two groups. Photo: Hai Hoang |
According to the plan, the Vietnam team will practice in Vung Tau until December 1st before leaving for Singapore to participate in the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020. Before the departure date, Coach Park Hang-seo will shorten the list to 30 players.