Looking for the optimal squad U23 Vietnam to defend the gold medal at the 31st SEA Games

Coach Park Hang-seo prioritizes the 5-3-2 . ​​diagram

It is possible to feel the uniformity, throughout in the way of building the squad chart and tactics of Coach Park Hang-seo during nearly 5 years of leading Vietnam U23 and Vietnam Tel.

The familiar scheme has been defaulted to the central defender trio. It can be 3-5-2 when attacking and quickly convert to 5-3-2 when defending. This scheme is also not difficult to convert to 5-4-1 with the mobility of 2 wingers and back strikers (attackers).

“I think the formation is not important, it’s just the numbers. What matters is how the players show cohesion on the field and how they operate tactically against each opponent. About squad chart, we have to be familiar with at least 2 diagrams to be able to deal with and come up with the optimal plan for each opponent,” Coach Park Hang-seo shared with the press.

Through 2 friendly matches with South Korea U20 (draw 1-1 at Viet Tri Stadium on the evening of April 19 and won 1-0 at Hang Day Stadium on the evening of April 22), it can be seen that the 5-3-2 diagram is being coached by the coach. Park Hang-seo priority.

In the match on Hang Day Stadium, which won 1-0 against South Korea U20, he launched the U23+3 squad in Vietnam that can be considered the most optimal at the moment: Goalkeeper Van Toan, a trio of Vietnamese central defenders. Anh – Thanh Binh – Phan Tuan Tai; two wingers Van Do (right), Van Xuan (left); the trio of central midfielders Hoang Anh – Hoang Duc – Hung Dung; striker duo Tien Linh – Van Tung.

With this lineup, U23+3 Vietnam easily controlled the game against U20 Korea and got a goal at the end of the first half by Cong Van Tung.

It was the result of a familiar combination when Ly Cong Hoang Anh moved tactically from the middle of the field diagonally to the right wing and passed into the penalty area.

In the first half of the match against Korea U20, there was a similar situation Hoang Anh passed back, but Hung Dung hit the wrong post. This can be considered a relatively clear “smash” of U23 Vietnam on the journey to prepare to defend the gold medal in men’s football at the 31st SEA Games.

Success or failure at… wings

From now until the day U23 Vietnam enters the opening match of Group A men’s football at SEA Games 31 against U23 Indonesia at Viet Tri Stadium (Phu Tho), only half a month is left.

Time is very tight and with what has been shown in the two friendly matches against South Korea U20, Coach Park Hang-seo will have to spend every day to help the students find the harmony in the gameplay.

In fact, on Hang Day Stadium, U23 Vietnam controlled the ball well before South Korea U20 thanks to the organizing ability of the trio of Hoang Duc – Hung Dung – Hoang Anh in the middle of the field.

However, when approaching the opponent’s penalty area, U23 Vietnam still faced many difficulties and did not create many real dangerous opportunities. In the defense, there are still errors when the central defenders, especially Thanh Binh, have a lack of concentration, certainly when handling. Those are the limitations U23 Vietnam needs to overcome:

The key point in the game that helps U23 Vietnam to switch state quickly and smoothly is the ability to attack and defend the two wingers.

At this point, it is conceivable that Coach Park Hang-seo will put his trust in Phan Tuan Tai (left wing), Le Van Xuan (right). Le Van Do will be a versatile player who plays well on both wings to be ready to replace. He was the only player who was allowed to play 90 minutes by coach Park Hang-seo on the evening of April 22 to test on both the right and left wings (half 2).

The wing corridor was taken care of by coach Park Hang-seo when he was testing central midfielder Trong Long on the right wing. Simply, the center circle of U23 Vietnam is now relatively fine with the appearance of Hung Dung and Hoang Duc. A player who has a knack for playing midfield, Dung Quang Nho, was also tested by Mr. Park in the right-back position.

“The rules of SEA Games 31 men’s football are only allowed to register 20 players, including 2 goalkeepers, plus 3 players over the age of 23 to be sure. So there are only 15 players left that I have to choose. Versatile players who can play in many positions will be given priority when making the list, “emphasized coach Park Hang-seo.

Expected optimal lineup of U23+3 Vietnam

By this time, Coach Park Hang-seo confirmed that he had in mind the U23 Vietnamese frame for the 31st SEA Games: “In addition to the 20 officially registered players, I need 6-7 more players who still maintain training to be ready. supplement and replace in case a player is positive for Covid-19,” said coach Park Hang-seo.

The main frame according to the 5-3-2 diagram of Coach Park Hang-seo can be expected as follows: Goalkeeper Nguyen Van Toan, the trio of central defenders Viet Anh – Thanh Binh – Dang Van Toi; two wingers Van Xuan (right), Tuan Tai (left); central midfielder trio Hoang Duc – Hung Dung – Hoang Anh; striker duo Tien Linh – Van Tung.

In the 5-4-1 formation, Tran Bao Toan can be used instead of Van Tung to kick back to the bottom, supporting Tien Linh’s spearhead.

If there is still a bit of doubt on the way to defend the gold medal in men’s football at the 31st SEA Games, it is the “defect” named after a special factor who can both break through the ball, create and finish. points, free kick as good as Quang Hai. With Quang Hai, Coach Park Hang-seo can feel more secure in difficult matches, the opponent actively defends the majority and is closely organized.

Missing Quang Hai, Mr. Park will have to try to perfect and create maximum cohesion in the coordination phases of U23 Vietnam. How can 3 national players over 23 years old, Tien Linh, Hung Dung, and Hoang Duc have a common voice with the “juniors” (?!) – something U23 Vietnam has not been able to get in 2 friendly matches with U20 Korea recently.