Hai Long shines at Hanoi Club, chance to return to Vietnam national team

On the evening of November 3, Hanoi FC did not enjoy complete joy when only a draw was played on Thanh Hoa's field. However, Hai Long personally experienced special moments. Before the match, he received the award for the most beautiful goal of October thanks to a beautiful volley in the confrontation with Ha Tinh FC. At the end of the match, in the 90+6 minute, the midfielder born in 2000 played the role of "hero" of Hanoi FC when he scored the equalizer 1-1, after receiving the ball with his chest and then decisively volleying with his left foot.

Hai Long scored to help Hanoi FC avoid a defeat at Thanh Hoa Stadium.

That was a flash of light, but Hai Long's "torch" burned for more than 90 minutes. He was the bright spot on the day when Hanoi FC did not play very well. In many situations where Thanh Hoa FC goalkeeper Trinh Xuan Hoang was in danger, Hai Long was the one who contributed. In the 48th minute, he dribbled into the middle and then made a smart pass for Xuan Tu to run down, but the final cross was too easy to predict and block. In the 55th minute, Hai Long crossed the ball accurately for Tuan Hai to head close to the goal. A minute later, he continued to create opportunities with a delicate pass for Van Quyet to face Xuan Hoang and put the ball into the net. Unfortunately, the goal was not recognized when the Hanoi FC captain was offside due to moving a step too early.

This performance is a reflection of Hai Long's contribution to Hanoi FC in recent times. Last season, he had 4 goals and 4 assists after 26 appearances, which is quite good for a winger. This season, he is the player who contributed the most goals for the capital team with 2 goals and 1 assist, reaching a rate of 43%.

If he maintains this form for 3 more rounds, Hai Long can completely return to the Vietnam national team to compete for a place in the 2024 AFF Cup as well as regain the trust of coach Kim Sang-sik. Under this strategist, Hai Long had his first start for the national team but he did not show much when he played 57 minutes in the right-back position in a 3-center-back formation. Because, against the superior Russian team, he mainly played defensive duties and could not show his attacking strengths. Therefore, he was not called up to the Vietnam national team in the next training session to compete with the Indian team.

In case of returning to the Vietnam national team, the challenge for Hai Long will be huge because his strong position is being competed by many people such as Nguyen Van Toan, Bui Vi Hao or even Nguyen Quang Hai. However, coach Kim Sang-sik may also have other options for Hai Long. When he was playing for Than Quang Ninh Club, this player used to be very "flying" when playing in the role of an attacking box-to-box midfielder. It is very possible that Hai Long will bring a "new wind" to the midfield of the Vietnam national team, where coach Kim Sang-sik has experimented a lot but has not been effective.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/hai-long-toa-sang-o-clb-ha-noi-co-hoi-tro-lai-doi-tuyen-viet-nam-185241104202152581.htm