U23 Vietnam’s opponent suddenly set a ‘modest’ goal at SEA Games 31

Not U23 VietnamU23 Philippines is the team to play the first match in men’s football SEA Games 31 when facing U23 East Timor at 16:00 on May 6. Before the opening match, coach Norman Fegidero also shared about the team’s goals at this year’s congress:

“We will try to play well game by game. Our goal is to reach the semi-finals of the 31st SEA Games. I am very happy to have so many quality players in the team and having captain Stephan Schrock will be very helpful. help U23 Philippines easier in accomplishing their goals.

After playing in the Copa Paulino Alcantara and training in Malaysia, I hope the players are ready for the 31st SEA Games. Playing for the team always takes a lot of sacrifice in terms of your time with your family. family. Hopefully this sacrifice will help Philippines U23 grow even more.”

U23 Philippines just lost to U23 Malaysia with a score of 0-2 in the last friendly match

Stephan Schrock, captain and one-third of the overage capacity of U23 Philippines at SEA Games 31 shared: “I am very pleased that there is only a little time left until the opening match. We have prepared well for the match. I am confident in the ability of the current young players and I want to be in the same U23 age group. This makes history”.

Falling into a group that includes both defending champion U23 Vietnam and runner-up U23 Indonesia, the chances of Philippines U23 going on at SEA Games 31 are not too high. Therefore, coach Norman Fegidero also set a modest goal of reaching the semi-finals, which they have not been able to do since 1991. To prepare for the match against U23 East Timor, U23 Philippines was present at the tournament. Vietnam from May 2. On the afternoon of May 4, teacher and coach Norman Fegidero also had a visit to the Viet Tri stadium. Previously, U23 Philippines had 2 tactical training sessions at Tam Nong and Phu Tho district training ground.