Coach Troussier looks at striker Tien Linh

Tien Linh and Viet Cuong both scored for Binh Duong FC against Ho Chi Minh City FC.

In the qualifying round of the 2023-2024 National Cup, coach Le Huynh Duc surprisingly rested striker Ibara Prince, who was not in good physical condition, and instead relied on the domestic striker duo Tien Linh and Viet Cuong in the away match against Ho Chi Minh City FC at Thong Nhat Stadium.

The result was excellent, with both Tien Linh and Viet Cuong scoring, helping the Binh Duong team overcome the "Red Battleship" to advance to the Round of 16 of the 2023-2024 National Cup.

That would be a huge encouragement for coach Le Huynh Duc to seriously consider giving playing opportunities to both strikers who were produced by Binh Duong Club's youth academy.

Viet Cuong's goal after a breakaway.

If arranged this way, coach Le Huynh Duc will use the remaining two foreign player slots: center-back Janclesio to partner with Que Ngoc Hai in the central defense, and midfielder Edouard playing on the left wing to balance with Duy Thuong on the opposite right flank.

At that time, the central midfield pairing for the Binh Duong team would be naturalized player Trung Hieu and playmaker Hai Huy. Adding two attacking full-backs, Minh Trong (left) and Quang Hung (right), Binh Duong FC would field its strongest lineup for the first time in the 2023-2024 V-League season.

Previously, in the first three rounds, they were always missing a few key players such as Que Ngoc Hai (injured) or Janclesio (suspended). But in the away match at Pleiku on December 3rd, Coach Duc could be confident as all the key players were in good form, thanks to the effective rotation in the match on November 28th at Thong Nhat Stadium.

Coach Le Huynh Duc is upgrading the playing style for Binh Duong Club.

Returning to Binh Duong FC's attack, it will actually be an area that coach Philippe Troussier will pay special attention to, as Tien Linh has performed well when given the opportunity to start in two consecutive matches against the Philippines and Iraq.

Meanwhile, former Vietnam U.23 player Nguyen Tran Viet Cuong has improved significantly, accumulating excellent physical fitness that allows him to capitalize on his speed and long stride.

In particular, the spectacular overhead kick goal against Hai Phong FC in Round 2 of the V-League 2023-2024 will undoubtedly make a strong impression on the 68-year-old coach, who is always searching for new and suitable players for the Vietnamese national team's attack.

Tien Linh opened the scoring charts at Thong Nhat Stadium on November 28th.

The fact that both domestic strikers scored in the same match is certainly something that coaches Le Huynh Duc and Philippe Troussier are very happy about, especially the image of Tien Linh, after scoring, not celebrating but running to hug and thank his teammate Viet Cuong, which shows the excellent understanding between them.

Playing at a stadium located high above sea level like Pleiku Stadium is never easy, especially when the home team HAGL, currently at the bottom of the table, will give their all to seek a victory at home, building momentum for the later stages of the season.

Let's wait and see if, given that the highly anticipated striker Ibara Prince is still recovering his fitness, coach Le Huynh Duc will confidently continue to use the domestic striker duo of Tien Linh and Viet Cuong.

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