Cong Phuong came on as a substitute, played for 15 minutes and was taken off.

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Cong Phuong made his second appearance for Yokohama FC this season as his side faced Nagoya in the J League Cup. The Vietnamese striker came on as a substitute but was soon replaced.

This is the match where coach Yomada Shuhei gives a chance to players who rarely play in J2 League. Nguyen Cong Phuong was registered to play for Yokohama, starting from the bench.

Facing Nagoya Grampus - an opponent playing in the J.League National Championship, Yokohama quickly received 2 early goals in the 5th and 7th minutes. The deadlock in the attack made coach Shuhei lose patience and made a change in the first half.

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In the 41st minute, Cong Phuong came on to replace Mizuki Arai, playing behind striker Solomon. Just 3 minutes later, Yokohama had a goal to shorten the score thanks to Hinata Ogura.

However, Cong Phuong's time on the field only lasted 15 minutes. In the 57th minute, Mr. Yomada suddenly took the Vietnamese player off to rest and replaced him with a midfielder, Takuya Wada. During his time on the field, Cong Phuong played well despite a few bad ball handling situations.

Taking Cong Phuong off and replacing him with a defensive player did not help Yokohama improve their defense. The home team conceded another goal in the 63rd minute and lost 1-3, being eliminated from the tournament.

This is the second time this season that Cong Phuong has played for Yokohama FC. Previously, the player from Nghe An was in the starting lineup in the victory over Fagiano Okayama on April 24, also in the J.League Cup.

In the J2 League arena, Cong Phuong has not been on the list of registered players. Having been eliminated from the National Cup, the opportunity for the Vietnamese player to play is increasingly limited. This is Cong Phuong's second season at Yokohama, but the former Hoang Anh Gia Lai player has not yet found a place in Coach Yomada's squad.

Cong Phuong's contract with the club lasts until the end of the 2026 season. After that, Cong Phuong will likely return to play in the V.League or find a more suitable foreign destination.

Source: https://vtcnews.vn/cong-phuong-vao-san-thay-nguoi-da-15-phut-bi-rut-ra-ar872464.html