How is Vietnam U23 under Coach Gong Oh-kyun different from Park’s time?

After 2 matches with U23 Thailand and U23 Korea in the group stage of the U23 Asian Finals. Coach Gong Oh-kyun has received a rain of praise from experts and is considered a worthy successor to the position left by Coach Park Hang-seo.

Evaluating the gameplay of U23 Vietnam under coach Gong Oh-kyun, former player Nguyen Xuan Thanh shared his own tactical perspective, he expressed: “This year’s Asian U23 Championship, Vietnam U23 fell. Entering a group is considered difficult, plus we also have little time to catch up with the way the new coach operates.

Obviously, the departure of Coach Park Hang-seo from U23 Vietnam after the 31st SEA Games has brought many doubts about the successor. However, after 2 matches at the AFC U23 Championship, we can be somewhat assured of the strategic talent of the new coach Gong Oh-kyun.

Personally, I find that Mr. Gong Oh-kyun is a very good coach at improvising and changing tactics for each match. In the match against Thailand U23, despite the lack of many pillars due to health reasons. However, Coach Gong Oh-kyun still knows how to take advantage of the cards he has in his hand.

Another remarkable point that I see in coach Gong Oh-kyun is his willingness to give many opportunities to many young players. Faces like Khuat Van Khang, Le Van Truong, Luong Duy Cuong all brought freshness to the gameplay of U23 Vietnam. In a major tournament like the Asian U23, very few coaches dare to take risks like the way Mr. Gong Oh-kyun did.

When asked about the opportunity of U23 Vietnam to go deep in this year’s AFC U23 Championship, former player Nguyen Xuan Thanh continued: “Looking at the current situation of the group, I feel sorry that we did not keep it. However, everything is still ahead, in the last match we only have to meet the team that has lost its goal, Malaysia U23.

If they play properly, I believe that Gong Oh-kyun and his students will have a jubilant victory. After the historic draw against U23 Korea, the morale and confidence of the players is very high. With that excitement, we will definitely get the first 3 points at this year’s tournament.

As for the remaining match, I believe Korea U23 will play hard to take the top spot from Thailand U23. Therefore, just win the last match, I believe U23 Vietnam will have a ticket to play in the quarterfinals.”