Trong Hoang: A master of two-faced tactics!

(Baonghean.vn) - Trong Hoang's somewhat unconvincing performances in the last two matches gave many people reason to be jealous and gossip about Coach Huu Thang. However, an assist for Cong Vinh's winning goal in the 2-1 victory against Myanmar and the 'golden' goal against the tough opponent Malaysia helped him silence all those criticisms.

In the opening match against Myanmar, many believed that coach Huu Thang made a mistake by replacing Van Toan with Trong Hoang. This might be partly true, as the 27-year-old midfielder made too many misplaced passes, causing the Vietnamese team, which had been dominating and leading in the first half, to fall into a defensive position and concede an equalizer in the second half. People began comparing this to Van Toan's excellent performance and, further, criticizing coach Huu Thang's favoritism towards his compatriots.

Despite playing aggressively, "Hoang Bo" missed many good scoring opportunities.

Even when Trong Hoang provided the assist for Cong Vinh's winning goal, securing a 2-1 victory for the Vietnamese national team, the animosity they harbored towards him and coach Huu Thang remained unchanged. This stubbornness of the critics erupted when Trong Hoang was given a starting spot in the match against the "Tigers." It's undeniable that the midfielder from Nghe An had a disappointing first half, particularly lacking sharpness in missing a golden opportunity from Xuan Truong's delicate through pass in the 40th minute. Across social media, there was a surge of online calls for the coach from Nghe An to "throw" his fellow countryman off the field.

However, they forget that this is the national team, and the strategist born in 1972 is the one "at the helm." He is the one primarily responsible for signing the contract to sit in the "hot seat," not Trong Hoang or other players from Nghe An. Simply because Coach Huu Thang needs "elite players" who fit the team's playing style and can help Vietnam achieve its set goals.

That decision, that choice made with unwavering faith, was deservedly rewarded by Hoang "the Bull". Fans clearly felt his determination and desire in the second half with fierce tackles and no fear of physical contact in the 35-degree weather. Every dangerous situation for the Vietnamese team towards the Malaysian goal bore the mark of the player from Nghe An. Finally, after several missed opportunities, Trong Hoang showcased his skill and scored a memorable curling shot amidst a sea of ​​defenders, leaving the Malaysian team stunned.

Trong Hoang's joy after scoring the "golden" goal amidst a swarm of "The Tigers".

A truly "golden" goal secured Vietnam's place in the semi-finals. The single goal of the match brought immense joy to fans as the "red army" defeated the very opponent that had caused millions of Vietnamese hearts to ache in recent years. It's no exaggeration to say that Trong Hoang helped calm our anxious hearts a little. More importantly, he demonstrated his desire to contribute with the exceptional versatility of a true player, knowing how to rise up and appropriately respond to the criticisms leveled against him and the coach who chose and placed their trust in him.

Clearly, Trong Hoang hasn't done anything wrong to warrant such harsh words from some people. Yes, the clumsy moments and missed opportunities have angered many. Obviously, in a tense, calculated game where tactical decisions must be followed and mistakes are unacceptable.

But if you followed the entire match with objective judgment, how many people would support those "masterminds"? Because Trong Hoang has proven his versatility with his role as a "two-faced prodigy," overcoming doubts and criticism, redeeming himself with an assist and a "golden" goal in two matches. Isn't that enough to praise him???

Kim Thuy