Dinh Bac's hat-trick of awards.

On the afternoon of December 15th, Nguyen Dinh Bac tirelessly worked like a shuttle for the entire 90 minutes, further solidifying his role as the leading figure of the Vietnam U22 team.

Dinh Bac was once again voted Man of the Match. Photo: Minh Chien .

For the third consecutive time, Dinh Bac was honored as "Man of the Match" at the SEA Games 33. The young striker's impressive performance played a major role in helping the Vietnam U22 team defeat the Philippines 2-0 to secure a place in the men's football final.

On the Rajamangala Stadium pitch on the afternoon of December 15th, the Vietnam U22 team faced considerable difficulties against the Philippines' disciplined, aggressive, and numerous defensive tactics. In the prolonged stalemate, Dinh Bac emerged as a rare bright spot with his excellent physical condition, intelligent movement, and tireless fighting spirit. He constantly disrupted both flanks, putting pressure on the opposing defense and forcing the Philippines to retreat deep into their own half.

Not only was Dinh Bac energetic in attack, but he also actively dropped back to support the defense, participating in tackles and maintaining the rhythm of the overall game. His dynamism and perseverance helped the U22 Vietnam team maintain continuous pressure, paving the way for a moment of brilliance at the end of the match. The two late goals by Van Thuan and Thanh Nhan in the 89th and 90+2 minutes were well-deserved rewards for the dominant performance created by the U22 Vietnam team.

The "Man of the Match" award for the third consecutive time not only recognizes Dinh Bac's consistent performance but also demonstrates his growing influence in the journey to conquer the SEA Games 33 gold medal. At such a young age, Dinh Bac displays maturity, composure, and a rare leadership spirit.

Last-minute surge propels Vietnam U22 into SEA Games 33 final. On the afternoon of December 15th, Vietnam U22 defeated the Philippines 2-0 in the semi-finals of the men's football tournament at SEA Games 33 with two decisive goals in the final minutes.

Source: https://znews.vn/cu-hat-trick-giai-thuong-cua-dinh-bac-post1611731.html