Nguyen Filip 'in form', competing for starting position in Vietnam national team

Nguyen Filip is in good form for CAHN - Photo: CAHN .

CAHN drew 2-2 with Buriram United in the first leg of the Southeast Asian Cup final. This match was not only a top-notch match between two of the region's top teams, but also a place where Nguyen Filip proved his true class.

In the tense match at Hang Day, the 1992-born Vietnamese goalkeeper twice blocked dangerous shots from Supachai Jaided in a one-on-one situation, a tricky header from centre-back Good, and an unpredictable long-range shot from Lucas right in front of the penalty area... In the face of challenges, Nguyen Filip always deftly resolved them. Or a save with his foot in a close-range situation was enough to show the goalkeeper's confidence and remarkable reflexes.

Returning to Vietnam in early April, Nguyen Filip played a total of 9 matches in all competitions for CAHN, including 4 clean sheets. In the match against TP.HCM, he made an accurate tackle to block Bui Ngoc Long's shot.

In the second leg of the Southeast Asian Cup semi-final against PSM Makassar, Nguyen Filip's diving save to block Rahman's close-range header was a testament to his sharp reflexes and positioning. Most recently, against Ha Tinh , the Vietnamese-American goalkeeper was once again the hero when he jumped to block Tien Dat's beautiful volley.

Nguyen Filip is gradually getting back into shape after a “stormy” period in the middle of the season. He is gradually returning to the race to assert himself. Nguyen Filip was the number 1 choice in the goal of the Vietnamese national team under coach Troussier. However, when coach Kim Sang-sik took over, he lost his starting position to Nguyen Dinh Trieu.

At the ASEAN Cup 2024, Nguyen Filip only played 2 matches. At that time, many people doubted the suitability and ability to integrate and the expertise of this goalkeeper.

However, patience, professionalism and consistent performance brought Nguyen Filip back to the national team's goalkeeping competition. More importantly, he showed that he not only has the physical advantage of 1.85 meters in height and good reflexes, but also has the courage to play in big matches. This is what every national team always looks for in a goalkeeper.

It is not certain that Nguyen Filip will be the main goalkeeper in the upcoming match against Malaysia, but if he continues to maintain his current high form, the door to returning to the national team's goal is wide open for the goalkeeper born in 1992.

CAHN has found a solid stopper, and the Vietnamese team has another reason to consider carefully in the rebuilding journey. For Nguyen Filip, this return is not only to prove himself, but also to affirm that he deserves to be trusted.

Source: https://znews.vn/nguyen-filip-vao-phom-canh-tranh-suat-bat-chinh-o-tuyen-viet-nam-post1553738.html