Coach Dinh Hong Vinh praised U.23 Vietnam for their bravery: Winning over U.23 China and more...

HLV Đinh Hồng Vinh khen U.23 Việt Nam quá bản lĩnh: Thắng U.23 Trung Quốc và còn hơn thế nữa…- Ảnh 1. — Van Khang of U.23 Vietnam dribbles the ball under pressure from U.23 China players

Convincing victory of U.23 Vietnam

Despite facing physical difficulties after having to split into 3 groups to fly from their home country to Chengdu (Sichuan province), the Vietnam U23 team played impressively, especially in the second half, convincingly winning 1-0 against the host team China U23 thanks to Minh Phuc's goal in the 84th minute.

Interim coach Dinh Hong Vinh was very pleased: "First of all, I want to congratulate the U.23 Vietnam players. This was a match in which the whole team showed fighting spirit, organization and courage throughout the 90 minutes.

The 1-0 victory was not just a result, but a reward for careful preparation, adherence to tactics and tactical discipline. The players played with concentration, controlled the tempo and handled the key moments of the match well.

HLV Đinh Hồng Vinh khen U.23 Việt Nam quá bản lĩnh: Thắng U.23 Trung Quốc và còn hơn thế nữa…- Ảnh 2. — Coach Dinh Hong Vinh at the press conference

What I'm most pleased with is the clear improvement in our ability to press high, transition and organise group defence - these are elements we've been working on very hard over time."

Obvious maturity

Thus, for the first time since Tien Linh's double helped U.23 Vietnam beat U.23 China at Huangsi Olympic Sports Center (Hubei, China) in 2019, we have again surpassed our opponent after 1 loss (1-2) and 1 draw (1-1).

Coach Dinh Hong Vinh said: "The biggest difference lies in the mindset and initiative of the U.23 Vietnam team. Previously, we were often caught up in the opponent's rhythm of play.

HLV Đinh Hồng Vinh khen U.23 Việt Nam quá bản lĩnh: Thắng U.23 Trung Quốc và còn hơn thế nữa…- Ảnh 3. — U.23 Vietnam starting lineup for the opening match of CFA Team China Panda Cup 2025

Today, the U.23 Vietnam players actively pressed, maintained their formation and knew how to control the game with reasonable ball rotations.

In addition, the players showed discipline, patience and courage in key moments, especially in the final stages of the match. I must also say that the coaching staff carefully analyzed the opponent.

Thanks to that, the team adjusted their tactics more flexibly, and the players carried out their intentions on the field. This victory shows that the U.23 Vietnam team is on the right track: gradually maturing and becoming more united.