Defeating Singapore, U22 Vietnam takes the top spot
Before the match with U22 Singapore, U22 Vietnam held the record of not conceding a goal in 9 consecutive matches at the SEA Games. This record started with the 4-0 win over U22 Cambodia in the semi-finals of the 2019 SEA Games. Then, we won 3-0 against U22 Indonesia in the final match of that year's tournament.
Vu Tien Long's unfortunate own goal ended U22 Vietnam's clean sheet record at SEA Games 32 (Photo: Khoa Nguyen).
At the 2021 SEA Games (held in 2022) held at home, Coach Park Hang Seo's team won the gold medal without conceding a single goal. That record continued to be maintained until the opening match of the 2023 SEA Games against U22 Laos (won 2-0).
In fact, in the match against U22 Singapore, U22 Vietnam almost extended this record to 10 consecutive clean sheets. However, in the second half's injury time, Vu Tien Long scored an own goal after a poor clearance.
However, the most important thing for U22 Vietnam at this time is the performance and solidarity of the whole team. After Tien Long made a mistake, coach Philippe Troussier came to comfort his student. He understands that young players always have psychological problems if they make mistakes. Therefore, the French coach wants to stabilize Tien Long's spirit.
U22 Vietnam won all 6 points after two matches at SEA Games 32 (Photo: Khoa Nguyen).
The most important thing is that U22 Vietnam played better against U22 Singapore than in the opening match against U22 Laos. We controlled the game, instead of being pushed into a passive position like in the opening match at the SEA Games.
Ahead of U22 Vietnam are two big challenges named U22 Malaysia and U22 Thailand. Vietnamese fans hope that coach Philippe Troussier's team will continue to improve in the journey ahead.
Currently, U22 Vietnam is temporarily leading Group B with 6 points after two matches, 3 points more than U22 Thailand and U22 Malaysia but has played one more match. In the next match of Group B on May 6, U22 Vietnam has a break. We will return when facing U22 Malaysia on May 8.
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