Player Phan Van Duc: Will explode more strongly at Asian Cup 2019

In the 12th minute of the match between U23 Vietnam and U23 Iraq at the U23 Asian Cup, Phan Van Duc, in an attacking situation, made an indirect hook to help Cong Phuong open the score for the Vietnam national team. That was Van Duc's first mark in the national team under coach Park Hang-seo.

Not stopping there, in the first time given the opportunity, Van Duc did not disappoint the Korean coach. Van Duc's goal in the 108th minute against the Iraqi giant changed the game. The Iraqis then accepted defeat in the penalty shootout against an opponent they thought they would easily overcome.

That was the first impression for fans across the country to know how talented Van Duc was. Returning to V.League, inspired by the Asian tournament, Van Duc played explosively for Nghe An team SLNA. He is SLNA's top domestic scorer with 14 goals.

Following Van Duc's journey, there is a difference that many people always clearly feel, Van Duc has a small body but inside him is an almost endless source of energy. That is why, with each passing tournament, no one sees Van Duc tired, each tournament is a clear mark and the more he plays, the more he matures surprisingly. Every time Phan Van Duc stops, he will explode more frighteningly when he returns.

Scoring against U23 Iraq, Van Duc left a special mark in the hearts of fans. Photo SLNAFC.com

Remember, in V.League 2018, Van Duc had to sit out 4 matches after an ankle injury. That was truly a torture for this player who always had a great desire to compete. Just 45 minutes on the field after returning, Duc scored a double to help the home team SLNA beat Saigon FC 3-2 in round 16 at Vinh Stadium.

At the AFF Cup 2018, it was thought that Van Duc would be a supporting actor again, but when given the opportunity, Van Duc took it and convincingly asserted himself, becoming an important pillar after the first match against the Laos team.

Mr. Park currently has many students who are not only good but also obedient. Every time he gives someone a chance, almost no one makes him feel upset.

With Phan Van Duc, a talented person like Mr. Park will find it very difficult to answer the question: "When will Phan Van Duc stop?"

In the second half of the first leg of the 2018 AFF Cup final, the Vietnamese players were almost walking because they were tired, and so was Van Duc, he could not control the ball for more than 2 beats. That was the first time we saw the Nghe An player overloaded like that. Originally a young player with good physical strength, Van Duc always moved widely on the field and worked tirelessly throughout the match. However, after a long time of continuous playing, especially at the recent AFF Cup, Duc has become a mainstay and no longer a supporting player, so the SLNA midfielder has shown signs of fatigue due to working too hard.

No longer as graceful as before, Van Duc had to leave the field to give his position to Hong Duy in the second half.

The time after the AFF Cup is more than enough for Van Duc to recover his physical strength. Currently, Van Duc and the Vietnam national team are ready for the journey to conquer the top of the continent.

As for the player from the rice fields of Yen Thanh, every time he gets a break due to injury or fatigue, he will return and is expected to explode even more unpredictably.

Most likely, at the upcoming Asian Cup, the midfielder from Nghe An will surprise everyone with his limitless progress.