Coach Anh Duc and teacher Kim Sang-sik are happy together.

Cong Phuong's affirmation

After scoring his debut goal for Binh Phuoc Club in the National Cup against Ho Chi Minh City Youth Team, Cong Phuong has now opened his goal account in another tournament, which is the first division where Binh Phuoc team is determined to get promoted.

In the match against Khanh Hoa , Binh Phuoc FC had a hard time in the heavy rain, as well as the opponent's extremely "fierce" defensive play. Coach Nguyen Anh Duc's team also did not play impressively. Because despite controlling the ball well and attacking well, the finishing was too... dull, causing Binh Phuoc to miss many opportunities. In one situation, 6 home players rushed forward to face 1 goalkeeper and 1 defender of Khanh Hoa, but still shot wide.

Cong Phuong scored a double in the first division

PHOTO: BINH PHUOC CLUB

The weakness in taking advantage of opportunities caused Binh Phuoc to lose painfully to Phu Dong Ninh Binh at the end of last season, and thus missed out on the play-off spot. That was the reason why Binh Phuoc Club recruited Cong Phuong right after this player ended his contract with Yokohama FC.

Coach Nguyen Anh Duc needs an effective striker. With 29 goals in 64 matches (average 0.45 goals/match), 2 seasons 2021 and 2022 are both among the best domestic strikers with outstanding experience in the top playground, Cong Phuong is the perfect choice.

In the match against Khanh Hoa Club, the 29-year-old striker performed beyond expectations. He not only played the role of a finisher, but also led the attack thanks to his good technique, dribbling ability, ball pulling and impressive attraction compared to the average of the first division. Cong Phuong opened the score for the home team Binh Phuoc in the second half with a powerful long-range shot, before closing the match with an extremely fast dribble and decisive finish on a wet field.

The 29-year-old striker is returning to form.

PHOTO: BINH PHUOC CLUB

Cong Phuong's double brought the first 3 full points for Binh Phuoc, also a valuable affirmation: the player born in 1995 is still useful and is regaining confidence. He played the entire match, moving with high intensity. Cong Phuong's physical strength has improved, as this striker is enjoying the feeling of playing regularly for the first time in 2 years.

The striker wearing the number 70 shirt trained with a special program from a foreign expert, focusing on exercises to increase endurance, stretching and short-distance acceleration. The results were immediate, when Cong Phuong stretched well to overcome both the defender and the goalkeeper's reach to tear the Khanh Hoa net in extra time.

Where it rains, it cools your face

With 9 years of experience playing for the national team and playing for 4 foreign teams, it is natural that Cong Phuong will score or shine in the first division. The 29-year-old striker is playing in a tournament that, although has welcomed many good players this season, is still far behind the V-League in terms of skill level.

Cong Phuong plays alongside many talented teammates at Binh Phuoc Club

PHOTO: BINH PHUOC CLUB

However, at Binh Phuoc Club, Cong Phuong was given the role of leading the attack by coach Nguyen Anh Duc. Alongside him are Ho Tuan Tai, Ho Sy Giap, Le Thanh Binh, Sam Ngoc Duc, Nguyen Huu Khoi, Mac Duc Viet Anh and Nguyen Tan Sinh, all of whom have played in the V-League or worn the U.19 and U.23 Vietnam jerseys. The former HAGL striker has a good launching pad to optimize his abilities.

More importantly, if Cong Phuong gets into form, coach Kim Sang-sik may consider bringing him back to the Vietnam national team. Mr. Kim is lacking a good striker, and any player in good form could be an option to consider.

Cong Phuong is not in the V-League, but he has an advantage over other strikers in this tournament. That is, he is not overshadowed by foreign players, but can play the main role, creating influence in the playing style. Very few strikers in the Vietnam national team have this "privilege". Playing in the first division also has... that's why it's an advantage, although not many.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/cong-phuong-da-no-hoa-hlv-anh-duc-va-thay-kim-sang-sik-cung-vui-185241103112523089.htm