Last night, August 11, a large number of overseas Vietnamese living and working in Brunei came to the stadium to cheer for U19 Vietnam players in the match against U21 Malaysia at the U22 Southeast Asia tournament – Hassanal Bolkiah Cup.
Last night, August 11, a large number of overseas Vietnamese living and working in Brunei came to the stadium to cheer for U19 Vietnam players in the match against U21 Malaysia at the U22 Southeast Asia tournament – Hassanal Bolkiah Cup.
They brought with them many national flags, pictures of Uncle Ho and the late general Vo Nguyen Giap to encourage the spirit of the young players.
They brought with them many national flags, pictures of Uncle Ho and the late general Vo Nguyen Giap to encourage the spirit of the young players.
The Vietnam U19 team started with a squad that had seven changes compared to the previous match.
The Vietnam U19 team started with a squad that had seven changes compared to the previous match.
In front of the fierce and experienced U21 Malaysian seniors, U19 Vietnam is somewhat limited in strength.
In front of the fierce and experienced U21 Malaysian seniors, U19 Vietnam is somewhat limited in strength.
In the first half, U19 Vietnam still had good opportunities – including Van Toan’s header that hit the wooden frame.
In the first half, U19 Vietnam still had good opportunities – including Van Toan’s header that hit the wooden frame.
In the second half, due to exhaustion and mistakes from the defense, U19 conceded two consecutive goals.
In the second half, due to exhaustion and mistakes from the defense, U19 conceded two consecutive goals.
Coach Graechen sent Cong Phuong and Tuan Tai onto the field, but the close pursuit of the Malaysian U21 players did not prevent this striker duo from improving the situation.
Coach Graechen sent Cong Phuong and Tuan Tai onto the field, but the close pursuit of the Malaysian U21 players did not prevent this striker duo from improving the situation.
The tall physique has helped the Malaysian U21 senior dominate the high ball phase.
The tall physique has helped the Malaysian U21 senior dominate the high ball phase.
Many U19 Vietnamese players suffered muscle strains with 10 minutes left in the match.
Many U19 Vietnamese players suffered muscle strains with 10 minutes left in the match.
Cong Phuong and his teammates collapsed exhausted after the final whistle.
Cong Phuong and his teammates collapsed exhausted after the final whistle.
The players encouraged and comforted each other to stand up to continue fighting in the remaining matches.
The players encouraged and comforted each other to stand up to continue fighting in the remaining matches.
Duc Dong (from Brunei)