Goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung apologizes to fans

Statistics: Goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung is the best with a save rate of 77.8%

(Baonghean.vn) - With his amazing saves in the final match against U23 Uzbekistan, goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung deserved to be the best player of the match even though U23 Vietnam only won the runner-up position.

On the afternoon of January 27, in the worst weather and against a strong opponent, U23 Vietnam still played with determination and only lost in the last minute of extra time, having to accept the runner-up position in Asia.

Apology of goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung on personal page.

After the loss, goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung apologized to fans on his personal page.

Tien Dung wrote: "We apologize for not bringing the Cup home to the nation. We really tried, but things were not easy..."

The goalkeeper from the Muong ethnic group in Thanh Hoa province also sent his thanks to the fans, coaching staff and family: "I would like to thank all the Vietnamese people for always accompanying and cheering for the U23 Vietnam team. It is that source of motivation that has given us the spirit and will to fight until the last seconds. Throughout this life, we can never forget the love of the fans for us.
I would like to thank VFF, BHL, Head Coach Park, Technical Director Jurgen Gede, Coach Hoang Anh Tuan, FLC Thanh Hoa Club, OFT team and all teammates for giving me the success I have today.
I thank my family, grandmother, parents... who have always encouraged me and sacrificed for me so that I can compete with peace of mind."

Tien Dung's saves in the final match.

At the end of his letter to fans, Tien Dung affirmed: "The tournament has ended, and the next path of conquest begins...".

On the AFC homepage today (January 26), there is also an article quoting goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung affirming that "U23 Vietnam will play their best against U23 Uzbekistan". AFC screenshot

Tien Dung's confession, apology and thanks received tens of thousands of likes, more than 6,000 shares and tens of thousands of comments. All encouraged and affirmed the excellence of the U23 Vietnam warriors and believed that a bright future was waiting for them.