Van Hoang wants to join the Vietnam national team for the 2023 Asian Cup; MU's culture: Criticizing is good play, expecting is bad play

Van Hoang wants to join Vietnam national team for Asian Cup 2023

Goalkeeper Nguyen Van Hoang expressed his wish to be selected by coach Philippe Troussier for the Vietnam national team heading to the 2023 Asian Cup finals.

After being included in the best squad of the final round of the AFC Champions League 2023/24 group stage, goalkeeper Nguyen Van Hoang continued to have an impressive performance to help Hanoi FC beat The Cong Viettel with a score of 2-0. Speaking after the match, Van Hoang confided: “I am very happy to contribute a small part to the team's results. My save was just a moment. I myself did not think I was so lucky. Flying is a goalkeeper's instinct. On the contrary, there are many things I am not satisfied with. I will have to try harder.”

Van Hoang expressed his simplicity and aspirations. He said: “For me, my hometown Nghe An and the current Hanoi Club both bring me affection and closeness. I hope I will try my best to be named in the upcoming Vietnam National Team.”

Result Hai Phong 3-1 Khanh Hoa: Waking up after a cold shower

Taking the lead early on, Khanh Hoa let the home team Hai Phong come back and win 3-1 in the match that took place on the afternoon of December 18 at Lach Tray Stadium.

After 3 consecutive unbeaten matches (2 wins, 1 draw), Hai Phong temporarily climbed to 4th place on the rankings with 11 points. Meanwhile, Khanh Hoa continued to rank 13th out of 14 teams with only 3 points.

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MU just had a surprising draw on Liverpool's field. To put it more comfortably, it was a commendable achievement of a team that excellently held a better opponent to a draw despite many difficulties.

Remember, before the Liverpool clash, MU had 14 injuries and suspensions, and used the second team to play against the star-studded first team of The Kop. The entire top and bottom of the team were in trouble, with internal conflicts over the dismissal of the coach and finally a decline in morale after finishing bottom of Group A, being eliminated from the Champions League and not even having a place in the Europa League. A team with so many problems like that, if they could draw with Liverpool, it would be too good.

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