Xuan Son wants to score 3 goals against Singapore

After a great debut for the Vietnam national team, Xuan Son hopes to have another hat-trick, although he admits that this is not easy.

“I want to score a hat-trick for myself in the match against Singapore in the semi-finals of the AFF Cup 2024, but it is certainly not easy. Both the first and second leg matches against Singapore are very important. The Vietnamese team needs to be highly focused to complete the goal,” Xuan Son shared before leaving for Singapore.

Previously, Xuan Son made an unforgettable mark when he scored 2 goals and had 2 assists in his debut match for the national team. His excellent performance was given a perfect score of 10 by Sofascored, giving Vietnamese fans more hope for the team's success at the AFF Cup 2024 tournament.

Xuan Son's brilliance has not only attracted attention domestically but also attracted international attention. Recently, the Brazilian press has also praised his performance. The Brazilian newspaper Arena Rubro-Negra has given many compliments to this striker, calling him "the former Vitoria star who scored on his debut for the Asian national team".

The initial successes have made Xuan Son feel extremely proud and happy. He shared: “After the match with Myanmar, I met my family. My son always mentioned that I scored a goal even though he couldn’t say much. I also received a lot of congratulations from relatives, friends, and even people in my hometown. I am very happy to be loved by everyone.”

With a fighting spirit full of enthusiasm, the Vietnam team arrived in Singapore on the morning of December 23 to prepare for the semi-final match. After a flight lasting nearly 3 hours, the whole team arrived to adapt to the weather and prepare for training sessions. Singapore will be a big challenge as the Vietnam team has to get used to the hot weather and artificial turf at Jelan Besar, which has a capacity of only 6,000 seats.

In the bustling atmosphere of the end of the year, not only domestic fans but also the regional football community are following the footsteps of "Hero" Xuan Son and the Vietnamese team. All eyes are on this important semi-final match, where the team hopes to continue to show their mettle and desire to win, getting closer to the AFF Cup 2024 championship trophy.