Xuan Son counts his abs in celebration.

On the evening of March 31st, Nguyen Xuan Son celebrated in a unique way after scoring a goal in the match between the Vietnamese national team and Malaysia in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Xuan Son's special celebration.

After a somewhat ineffective first half with a few missed opportunities, the striker wearing number 12 made his mark at a crucial moment. From a speedy run down the wing in the 51st minute, Hoang Hen delivered an accurate cross for Xuan Son to head home from close range, doubling Vietnam's lead. The excellent combination between the two players, who previously played together at Nam Dinh FC, demonstrated their increasingly strong connection in the attacking line.

After scoring, what attracted the most attention from the audience at Thien Truong Stadium was the striker's unique celebration. After finding the net, Xuan Son calmly lifted his shirt and counted his abdominal muscles in front of the cameras, as if to affirm his physical condition and self-confidence.

The action is seen as a direct response to the criticism leveled against him after the 3-0 friendly win against Bangladesh. On March 26th, Xuan Son was criticized for showing signs of weight gain and lacking fluidity in his play. Instead of speaking out, the striker chose to respond with his performance on the field.

In the 59th minute, Xuan Son completed his brace with another powerful header. The goal, coupled with his positive performance against Malaysia, helped relieve pressure on Xuan Son and provided a positive signal for the Vietnamese national team's attack.

The Vietnamese team completely dominated the game, while Malaysia seemed to be on the verge of collapse at Thien Truong Stadium.

Source: https://znews.vn/xuan-son-dem-co-bung-an-mung-post1639792.html