Did Cong Phuong score points with Mr. Kim?

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Cong Phuong's excitement after scoring in the 2-1 win over Hoa Binh - Photo: TTBP FC

If he continues to maintain his form, this 30-year-old striker may be called back to the Vietnam national team by coach Kim Sang Sik.

Cong Phuong has never been called up to the Vietnam national team under coach Kim Sang Sik. Perhaps his performance is what Mr. Kim is not satisfied with in Cong Phuong to give him a chance in the national team. But Cong Phuong's current performance is very different from the last two matches.

Specifically, in the match where Binh Phuoc won 2-0 against Khanh Hoa in round 14, Cong Phuong had two assists for Luu Tu Nhan to score. And in the match where Binh Phuoc came from behind to win 2-1 against Hoa Binh at home in round 15 on the evening of April 20, he scored a double from two superb free kicks.

Fans were excited to see Cong Phuong's performance and two goals from free kicks. Even Cong Phuong was very excited with his performance with a strong fist pump in celebration.

From now until the Vietnamese team gathers at the end of May, there are 5 matches left in the 2024-2025 First Division. If he continues to maintain his form, Cong Phuong may be called up by coach Kim Sang Sik to the national team to prepare for the match against Malaysia in the final qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup.

Currently, the strikers of the Vietnamese national team are all in quite unstable form. Accordingly, Tien Linh is fading at B.Binh Duong Club. Although Tuan Hai just scored again in the match where Hanoi won B.Binh Duong 3-0 in round 19 of V-League 2024 - 2025, he is still not the best version of himself.

Dinh Thanh Binh has never been highly rated except as the only striker who can replace Tien Linh as a striker. Meanwhile, Bui Vi Hao will be absent for the rest of the year due to injury.

Therefore, if he is in good form, Cong Phuong will be a good card for the Vietnam team in the important match against Malaysia. With his experience and class, Cong Phuong will show his effectiveness if given the opportunity by coach Kim Sang Sik.

The recent performance against Hoa Binh Club showed that Cong Phuong not only possesses excellent individual skills, but also has the ability to decide the match at decisive moments. This is what the Vietnamese team really needs for the match against host Malaysia.

But what if coach Kim Sang Sik still does not call Cong Phuong despite his good form? This is also entirely possible, because this is a match that cannot be lost because Malaysia is the main opponent of the Vietnamese team in winning the only ticket of the group to the final round of the 2027 Asian Cup. Because Cong Phuong has never been familiar with Mr. Kim's playing style, calling him is also a risk for the Korean coach.

But that is a matter for the next month with many variables that can happen. Now Cong Phuong must continue to perform at his best, score goals and wait for coach Kim Sang Sik to add his name to the national team's list.