Manh Dung: ‘This is the most precious goal of his career’

“This is the most precious goal of my career. Moreover, this goal brought home the gold medal in the SEA Games held in Vietnam. In the last time, we also won and to re-win. To establish this success, the team has overcome many difficulties. It is difficult to describe my feelings right now,” Manh Dung said.

Manh Dung is often chosen by Coach Park Hang-seo for the position of Tien Linh pairing at the 31st SEA Games. But in the final, he unexpectedly substituted for junior Van Tung. At the beginning of the second half, Manh Dung was kicked into the field by Coach Park and in the 81st minute, he shone to decide the match.

From Tuan Tai’s cross, Manh Dung jumped higher than everyone else, headed to the top corner of the goal. The ball hit the bottom edge of the crossbar and went into the net in the helplessness of goalkeeper Kawin. This is the first goal of the player born in 2000 at the SEA Games and the eighth goal of Vietnam.

“I want to dedicate the goal to the fans across the country, who have always accompanied and cheered us on throughout the SEA Games. Although it was difficult at first, but in the end, we reaped the sweet fruit,” Manh Dung said. continue talking.

Manh Dung rated Thailand U23 as a strong team, with a style of play that favors ball control. He revealed that Coach Park emphasized this information to the players before the game and during the break between the two halves. Thanks to that, Vietnam countered the opponent and then launched the finishing blow at the decisive moment.

“The coach told us that the opponent is very strong controlling the ball in the middle. Therefore, we need to put a lot of people in this area, try to win the ball and organize a quick counter-attack. I think that tactic. has been effective,” Manh Dung shared.

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