How did the U23 Vietnam players perform on the opening day of V.League?

In the opening round of V.League 2025/26, most of the U23 Vietnam players who just won the Southeast Asian championship were given the opportunity to play. This is a positive signal, opening up many options for coach Kim Sang Sik in the upcoming journey.

Nguyen Ngoc My scored to help Thanh Hoa Club get points on the opening day of V.League 2025/2026

Among the U23 Vietnam players competing in the first round of V.League 2025/2026, Ngoc My of Thanh Hoa Club left the strongest impression. In a difficult match against Da Nang , this midfielder scored the equalizer 1-1, helping the Thanh team avoid defeat on the opening day.

Besides, striker Le Van Thuan also almost exploded the stadium with a daring hook shot, showing rare confidence in a young player.

In the match where Hong Linh Ha Tinh lost 1-3 to Ninh Binh FC, overseas Vietnamese midfielder Viktor Le still had a commendable performance, played enthusiastically and directly assisted the team's only goal.

Viktor Le is gradually "mature" with his tactical vision and intelligent passing skills, promising to become a new factor in the way the club and the U23 Vietnam team operate.

In the match of rookie PVF-CAND, three U23 players, Hieu Minh, Xuan Bac and Vo Anh Quan, were trusted to start. If Hieu Minh and Xuan Bac played well, Vo Anh Quan made his mark with an assist for foreign player Amarildo to open the score in the 2-1 victory over SLNA.

Center back Nguyen Hieu Minh (4) had a good start with PVF-CAND.

The presence and brilliance of the U23 Vietnam players gives the clubs more vitality, and at the same time gives fans confidence that the new generation is fully capable of shouldering the responsibility in the harshest domestic environment.

Of course, there are still players like Dinh Bac or Van Khang who have not yet exploded. But the fact that most of the U23 Vietnam players are given the opportunity to compete and start is the most important thing. V.League is the "stage" for them to practice their mettle, thereby creating healthy competition for a place in the national team.

With coach Kim Sang-sik, he will have more basis to evaluate the players' performance before U23 Vietnam gathers to prepare for the 2026 U23 Asian qualifiers.

From Ngoc My, Vo Anh Quan to Viktor Le, all are taking their first but steady steps. If they maintain their form and progressive spirit, the current U23 generation can completely become the pillars of Vietnamese football in the near future.

Source: https://znews.vn/cac-cau-thu-u23-viet-nam-the-hien-ra-sao-o-ngay-khai-man-vleague-post1577992.html