The Asian Football Confederation homepage also gave Van Tung many compliments such as his ability to create walls, diverse finishing, and effective independent operations, contributing to creating advantages for U22 Vietnam in the last 3 matches at SEA Games 32.
After 3 matches of the group stage of SEA Games 32 football, the U22 Vietnam defense still has many regrettable mistakes, but the attack has improved significantly, helping the defending champion have a series of consecutive wins since the beginning of the tournament.
Van Tung (9) played with all his might and was quite effective when given the chance. Photo: QUANG LIEM
With 7 goals scored by 3 players in 3 matches, U22 Vietnam has won a ticket to the semi-finals 1 round early. In particular, striker Nguyen Van Tung has scored 4 goals, currently leading the list of players with the most goals after 3 matches of the group stage of SEA Games 32.
Notably, Van Tung has become the second player in Vietnamese football history to score in all three first matches at the SEA Games, equaling the achievement of striker Nguyen Cong Phuong in 2017.
Van Tung was removed from the U22 Vietnam team's training camp in Qatar in March 2023 by coach Troussier due to injury. During the preparation period for the 32nd SEA Games, few people thought that this 21-year-old striker would be given the opportunity to participate in the journey to defend the gold medal of Vietnamese men's football. However, his efforts in training and his desire to conquer the "throne" of the 32nd SEA Games helped Van Tung earn an official place in the U22 Vietnam team.
With a height of over 1.8 m, a solid body and the ability to press and compete well, thanks to this advantage, Tung is always the first choice of the coaching staff for the U22 Vietnam attack line at this SEA Games. Seeing the way Tung rolls and weaves on the field, fans commented that he has an enthusiastic playing style and a "goal-scoring" instinct similar to striker Nguyen Tien Linh. This star on the national team's attack line is also the "idol" whose playing style Van Tung is learning from and following.
In the context that many U22 Vietnam players still do not have a stable mentality when competing, Van Tung's bravery has contributed significantly to helping the defending champion create an identity in their playing style. In particular, Van Tung's presence on the field will make the opponent's defense more difficult, indirectly limiting the opponent's attacking power.
However, despite his energetic play, Van Tung lacks stamina and often runs out of steam towards the end of the match. By improving this shortcoming, Van Tung will be a dangerous striker for U22 Vietnam at the 32nd SEA Games.
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