HAI LONG 'S MEMORABLE MATCH
Although calling up 4 Vietnamese players to the list of Southeast Asian All-Stars for the match against MU, coach Kim Sang-sik only named Hai Long in the main squad.
The Korean coach had his own calculations when he left Hoang Duc, Duy Manh and Van Vi on the bench. Mr. Kim wanted his students to save their energy in the context of players having to compete continuously, at the same time, cleverly keeping the pillars on the bench also helped the Vietnamese team avoid the risk of being exposed by the opponent Malaysia before the two teams met in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.
4 Vietnamese players had a great experience. From left to right: Hai Long, Duy Manh, Hoang Duc, Van Vi
I love you, MU!
Photo: Thuy An
Although he was the only Vietnamese player in the first half, Hai Long was the most impressive name. The midfielder born in 2000 played energetically in the role of right winger, making the MU defense struggle to defend. Right in the first half of the first half, Hai Long threatened Andre Onana's goal with a powerful left-footed shot that missed the post. The player wearing the number 9 shirt moved continuously to connect the play with Sergio Aguero (Malaysia) and Abdel Kader Koulibaly (Cambodia). Thanks to Hai Long's persistent energy, the Southeast Asian Stars team was not inferior to MU. He confidently dribbled past Patrick Dorgu, Harry Maguire or Casemiro to open up opportunities.
Hai Long and the victory cup
Hai Long (middle) plays confidently against MU stars
PHOTO: THUY AN
Hai Long's desire to show off against the world's top players also represents the spirit of the Southeast Asian Stars team in this match. Despite facing MU at a superior level, Hai Long, Aguero and Amani Aguinaldo (Filipino defender) all played with determination. On the other hand, coach Ruben Amorim deployed a strong squad with Andre Onana, Harry Maguire, Rasmus Hojlund, Casemiro, Diogo Dalot and Kobbie Mainoo, but perhaps due to having just finished the Premier League season and having spent nearly a day on the plane, MU entered the match relatively superficially in the first half and had almost no plays that showed their superiority.
Striker Hojlund, who is valued at 45 million euros (about 1,300 billion VND) by Transfermarkt , had a match to forget when he continuously failed to control the ball and was clumsy when surrounded. Similarly, Casemiro, Dorgu and Mainoo, although wanting to score, could not break through the defensive wall of the Southeast Asian Star.
BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES FOR HOANG DUC , DUY MÁNH
In the second half, coach Ruben Amorim used Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho to increase MU's attack. On the opposite side, coach Kim Sang-sik created conditions for Hoang Duc so that the 26-year-old midfielder had a valuable opportunity to compete with conductor Bruno. Center back Duy Manh was also sent onto the field to confront Garnacho on the right wing. As for Van Vi, the defender of Nam Dinh was placed in midfield.
Hoang Duc
Duy Manh once faced Man City at My Dinh Stadium.
He got to face the Red Devils again.
Duy Manh
Photo: Thuy An
Great memories
Van Vi and MU players
Photo: Thuy An
Facing MU's mentality of holding back and playing cautiously, the Southeast Asian Stars team had an equal game. Having less possession of the ball, coach Kim Sang-sik's students maintained a reasonable defensive distance, preventing the opponent from firing in the middle. Up front, Joao Pedro (Timor Leste) and Muang Muang Lwin (Myanmar) teamed up with Van Vi to form a small but skillful and agile attacking trio.
In the 70th minute, Adrian Segecic (Australian national team) pierced the MU defense, creating an opportunity for Muang Muang Lwin to run down and finish with a delicate one-touch shot past goalkeeper Tom Heaton, who was brought on in the second half to replace Onana. The goal was also a worthy reward for the efforts of the Southeast Asian Stars team, especially for players from countries with modest football backgrounds such as Cambodia or Myanmar.
In the second half, because the Southeast Asian Stars team did not have much possession of the ball, both Hoang Duc and Van Vi had no chance to perform, mainly moving without the ball to support pressing and defense.
MU played in a deadlocked and disjointed manner, with very few clear passing situations, especially in the second half when coach Amorim brought in young players. The poor performance against the Southeast Asian team, even in a friendly match, showed that MU still has too many problems.
The 1-0 victory over MU helped the Southeast Asian Stars team, including coach Kim's Vietnamese players, receive a valuable lesson and mental medicine for the match against Malaysia in 2 weeks.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/4-hao-thu-viet-nam-co-tran-dau-de-doi-truoc-mu-185250528225338223.htm
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