Nguyen Thanh Nhan, the player who scored the decisive goal to help Vietnam secure third place at the U23 Asia tournament, is praised for his handsome looks when wearing a suit.
Goalkeeper Cao Van Binh, a hero who helped the Vietnam national team secure a silver medal at the U23 Asia Championship, has garnered significant public attention for his handsome looks and 1,83 m height.
A 7-6 penalty shootout victory not only secured third place at the U23 Asian championship for Vietnam but also marked their first triumph over South Korea.
If Vietnam defeats South Korea in the U23 Asia 2026 third-place playoff, it will mark the first time the nation stands alone in this position at a continental football tournament.
Wang Yudong, who scored the decisive goal in the 3-0 victory, stated that the entire Chinese team was confident of defeating Vietnam even before the U23 Asia semifinal.
Putting aside early morning work or duck porridge sales, families of several U23 Vietnam players set up tents and large screens, inviting neighbors to watch and cheer for the semi-final match.
Goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien stated that he and his teammates are highly focused and confident ahead of their match against China in the U23 Asia 2026 semifinals.
Ahead of their afternoon training on 17/1, coach Kim Sang-sik and the Vietnamese players expressed their determination, aiming to conquer the U23 Asia 2026 championship.
Leading Thai newspaper Thai Rath expresses disappointment as coach Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul's squad finishes last in their group, marking their third consecutive early exit from the U23 Asian Championship finals.
Top Vietnamese goalkeepers and coaches who have worked with Trung Kien highly praise the 22-year-old goalkeeper's performance against Saudi Arabia, believing he will be Vietnam's number one custodian in the future.
