Dang Van Lam and Nguyen Filip should not be compared.

Nguyen Filip was one of the most notable figures in the match between Vietnam and Japan last night (January 14). The goalkeeper born in 1992 played for the Vietnam team for the first time. Many fans compared Nguyen Filip with his colleague Dang Van Lam. Dang Van Lam's representative even shocked everyone when he publicly criticized Nguyen Filip and praised his client.

According to coach Hoang Anh Tuan, mentioning Dang Van Lam when evaluating Nguyen Filip at this time is unreasonable.

"When comparing Van Lam and Nguyen Filip, we can only give our own perspective, which may or may not be correct and there are always contradictions. I think we need parameters and a common reference system for comparison. There are many such parameters. From there, we can make an assessment," said the head coach of the Vietnam U20 team.

"The comparison, if any, is only correct at a time, it cannot be used to evaluate a player's entire career. Comparison is always abstract, without reference, how can it be evaluated. For example, in a specific match, more clearly, like Nguyen Filip and Zion Suzuki (goalkeeper of the Japanese team). I think Nguyen Filip's index is still better even though the Vietnamese team lost. Dang Van Lam did not play in this tournament. We should not compare."

Vietnam 2-4 Japan

In his first official appearance for the Vietnam national team, Nguyen Filip conceded four goals. The Hanoi Police Club goalkeeper was criticized for conceding the first goal when he misjudged the landing point of a high ball. However, this was not a direct error leading to the loss.

Apart from this play, Nguyen Filip performed well with 3 saves and some good handling of high balls. Coach Hoang Anh Tuan assessed that the goalkeeper born in 1992 played well.

" Yesterday's match was no different than the Vietnamese team facing a top team in the world. Although the Vietnamese team conceded 4 goals, I think Nguyen Filip played well. The Japanese team had many opportunities to face the opponent or to shoot in front of the goal. In that match, Nguyen Filip made many good saves ," commented coach Hoang Anh Tuan.

Nguyen Filip played well in the match against the Japanese team.

The goals conceded by the Vietnamese team were all very difficult situations for the goalkeeper to save. The Japanese players (Takumi Minamino 2 goals, Keito Nakamura and Ayase Ueda each scored 1 goal) did very well in finishing. Apart from Nakamura's masterpiece, the remaining 3 goals of the Japanese team all came from finishing situations in favorable positions with wide shooting angles.

" People often say that the goalkeeper is half the strength of the team. Sometimes, conceding a goal can ruin the whole match. However, conceding many goals does not mean that the goalkeeper is not good at playing football," said coach Hoang Anh Tuan.

"Through what Nguyen Filip has shown, I see many positive signs. Having a good goalkeeper in goal has a positive psychological impact on the defensive players and the whole team. Teammates will feel secure when playing football."

Mai Phuong

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