Coach Philippe Troussier is showing that he has put Vietnam U22 on the right track after a draw on Thailand U22 in the last round of the group stage.
This is a match of the underrated red army but played very well, making the opponent very hard to get 1 point.
Van Khang (red shirt) played well in the match against Thailand U22
One of the important changes coach Troussier made in the match against Thailand was to let Khuat Van Khang play from the beginning.
At a glance, this is considered a normal rotation, the substitute will kick the main to keep the pillars.
However, Van Khang is not a simple card as it looks.
With this player on the field, U22 Vietnam's offensive lines become more mobile.
With good tactical vision, the ability to move smartly and accurately pass the ball, Viettel players have connected the midfield and attack together.
It was he who participated in the two most dangerous opportunities the home team had in the first half, the first being a cross-wing pass for Ho Van Cuong to cross and the first being a header that missed the post in the penalty area.
In the second half, Van Khang also impressed with his ability to penetrate deep into the opponent's defense.
The goal that U22 Vietnam got also came from a situation started by this young star.
That said, in the eyes of Coach Troussier, the name of Viettel's staff has a very important role?
So why was Van Khang not used in previous matches?
Experts Vu Manh Hai and BLV Vu Quang Huy both said that Coach Troussier has not released all the pieces and the best personnel plan.
Confronting the Thai is clearly an opportunity to test and also an opportunity for Van Khang to prove his talent.
The effect of this test must have been seen by everyone, U22 Vietnam is stronger than the Hanoi player in the squad.
U22 Thailand was of course somewhat surprised when Van Khang appeared and it was not clear in the semi-final this afternoon, how Mr. Troussier would use the young student.
In the current U20-U22 generation, Van Khang stands out the most, expected to become Quang Hai under Mr. Troussier.
But the beauty of the French military leader is that he does not rush to put the responsibility on his shoulder, but turns him into a "knife in the sleeve", capable of damaging opponents without revealing loopholes.
