On January 27, 2023, U23 Vietnam made a bold mark in Vietnamese football history by winning the runner-up position at the 2023 U23 Asian Finals. This is the highest achievement of the U23 team. Vietnam once achieved it at an international tournament and caused a stir not only in the Vietnamese football community but also throughout Asia. In this article, we will take a look at the emotional journey of U23 Vietnam at the 2023 U23 Asian Finals and the valuable lessons we can learn from this success.
The pillars have contributed to the success of it
Before entering the 2023 U23 Asian Finals, U23 Vietnam went through a long and arduous journey to win tickets to this tournament. The special thing is that the it team did not have support from players playing abroad like other teams. However, thanks to the determination and efforts of young players, U23 Vietnam overcame strong opponents in the region to win tickets to the 2023 U23 Asian Finals.
In the it squad, there are names that have contributed to the success of this team. First is goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung, who made excellent saves and helped the team win many matches. Along with that is the shine of players such as Doan Van Hau, Nguyen Quang Hai, Nguyen Tuan Anh and Nguyen Cong Phuong. These players have made important contributions to winning for U23 Vietnam and are considered the pillars of the team.
In addition, the skillful direction of Coach Park Hang-seo is also an important factor helping it achieve the highest results in history. He had flexible and skillful strategies, helping the team overcome strong opponents and achieve the best results.
Vietnam U23 squad at the 2023 U23 Asian Finals
| STT | Player | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bui Tien Dung | Goalie |
| 2 | Do Duy Manh | Defender |
| 3 | Doan Van Hau | Defender |
| 4 | Tran Dinh Trong | Defender |
| 5 | Nguyen Thanh Chung | Defender |
| 6 | Nguyen Quang Hai | Midfielder |
| 7 | Nguyen Tuan Anh | Midfielder |
| 8 | Luong Xuan Truong | Midfielder |
| 9 | Nguyen Cong Phuong | Striker |
| 10 | Nguyen Van Toan | Striker |
| 11 | Nguyen Anh Duc | Striker |
The emotional journey of U23 Vietnam at the 2023 U23 Asian Finals
The 2023 U23 Asian Finals takes place from January 9 to 27, 2023 in Qatar. This is the most important tournament for Asian U23 teams and is considered an important stepping stone to prepare for the U23 World Finals next year.
U23 Vietnam had an emotional journey in this Final Round, facing strong opponents and dramatic matches. In 6 matches, U23 Vietnam won 4 wins, 1 draw and lost only 1 match to U23 Korea in the final.
Opening match against Japan U23
The opening match of it at the 2023 U23 Asian Finals is a confrontation with U23 Japan, a team that is highly appreciated and won the championship at the 2016 U23 Asian Finals. Facing the strength of the opponent , U23 Vietnam had a very difficult match and suffered a defeat with a score of 0-1.
However, this was also a match in which U23 Vietnam showed high determination and fighting spirit. Even though they lost, the players played their best and left a good impression in the hearts of the fans.
Important victory against Iran U23
In the second match, It met rival U23 Iran, the team that won the runner-up position at the 2018 U23 Asian Finals. This is an important match for U23 Vietnam as only victory can help. The team continues to hope to reach the semi-finals.
With the brilliance of Nguyen Quang Hai and Nguyen Cong Phuong, It won 2-1 against U23 Iran. This is an important victory to help U23 Vietnam continue the race to the semi-finals.
Emotional draw with U23 Korea
In the final match of Group D, U23 Vietnam met familiar opponent U23 Korea. This was an emotional match as the two teams had met each other at the 2018 Asian U23 Finals and the 2016 Asian U23 Finals.
The match was extremely dramatic and both teams played hard to win. In the end, It achieved a 2-2 draw with the brilliance of Nguyen Cong Phuong and Luong Xuan Truong. This result helps U23 Vietnam win a ticket to the semi-finals as the top team in Group D.
Historic victory over Iraq U23 in the semi-finals
In the semi-finals, U23 Vietnam met opponent U23 Iraq, the team that won the championship at the 2014 U23 Asian Finals. This was a difficult match for U23 Vietnam when facing a team with a unique style. Very strong and experienced player.
However, with the brilliance of Nguyen Cong Phuong and Doan Van Hau, It won 1-0 and for the first time in history won tickets to the final match of the U23 Asian Finals.
The emotional final match with U23 Korea
The final match between U23 Vietnam and U23 Korea is the most anticipated confrontation at the 2023 U23 Asian Finals. The two teams have met each other at the 2018 U23 Asian Finals and 2016 U23 Asian Finals and both brought in I have memorable memories.
In this match, U23 Vietnam played their best but could not overcome the solid defense of U23 Korea. In the end, U23 Vietnam had to accept defeat with a score of 0-2 and took second place at the 2023 U23 Asian Finals.
Facing difficulties and challenges at the 2023 U23 Asian Finals
During the emotional journey at the 2023 U23 Asian Finals, U23 Vietnam has faced many difficulties and challenges. First is the absence of players playing abroad, making the U23 Vietnam squad not as complete as expected.
In addition, facing strong teams in the region such as U23 Japan, U23 Iran and U23 Korea is also a big challenge for U23 Vietnam. These teams all have very strong playing styles and have a lot of experience in international tournaments, which has caused U23 Vietnam to face great pressure in each match.
Valuable lessons learned from the 2023 U23 Asian Finals
Although it only won the runner-up position at the 2023 U23 Asian Finals, this is a very proud achievement for Vietnamese football. This success has shown the progress and development of Vietnamese football in recent years.
From the success of U23 Vietnam at the 2023 U23 Asian Finals, we can draw valuable lessons for Vietnamese football in the future. First is the importance of investing in youth teams and developing grassroots football. Only when there is a strong and fully staffed squad can Vietnamese football compete with strong opponents in the region and the world.
In addition, having a talented coach and flexible tactics is also an important factor to help U23 Vietnam achieve the highest results in history. This shows the necessity of investing in training and developing young coaches in Vietnam.
Impact of U23 Vietnam’s achievements on Vietnamese football
The highest achievement of it at the 2023 U23 Asian Finals has contributed to creating a major turning point for Vietnamese football. This success has made Vietnamese football more recognized and appreciated on the world football map.
In addition, the achievements of U23 Vietnam have also created great motivation for other young Vietnamese teams. Many young players have been promoted and have the opportunity to compete in international tournaments, thereby improving their level and competitiveness in Vietnamese football.
Fans’ expectations for it in the future
After the success at the 2023 U23 Asian Finals, Vietnamese football fans are very hopeful about the future of U23 Vietnam. They hope the team will continue to develop and can achieve higher achievements in international tournaments.
In addition, fans also hope that it can win tickets to attend the 2024 Olympics and World Cup in the near future. These are very big and challenging goals, but with the development of Vietnamese football and the efforts of young players, we can hope for a bright future for Vietnamese football.
Goals and plans of U23 Vietnam in the coming time
After success at the 2023 U23 Asian Finals, U23 Vietnam is preparing for important tournaments in the near future. The first is SEA Games 2023 and Asian Games 2024, two international tournaments that are considered stepping stones for it to win tickets to attend the 2024 Olympics.
In addition, It is also planning for the U23 Asian Finals 2026 and World Cup 2030. These are big and challenging goals, but U23 Vietnam has proven its abilities and we can Hope for a bright future for Vietnamese football.
Potential opponents of U23 Vietnam in upcoming international tournaments
In upcoming international tournaments, U23 Vietnam will have to face many strong teams in the region and around the world. First are the top teams in Southeast Asia such as U23 Thailand, U23 Malaysia and U23 Indonesia.
In addition, It will also have to face other strong teams in the region such as U23 Japan, U23 Iran and U23 Korea. In addition, there are also strong teams from Europe and South America such as U23 Brazil, U23 Argentina and U23 Spain.
Opinions of experts and commentators on the achievements of it
U23 Vietnam’s achievements at the 2023 U23 Asian Finals have received high appreciation from experts and commentators in the football industry. They all believe that this is a big turning point for Vietnamese football and that the team has proven its abilities on the field.
Many experts also believe that U23 Vietnam can continue to develop and achieve higher achievements in the future. It is important to maintain efforts and focus on developing young talents to bring Vietnamese football further on the world football map.
Conclude
With the runner-up performance at the 2023 U23 Asian Finals, U23 Vietnam has made a big mark in Vietnamese football history. This success is not only the pride of fans but also an important turning point in the development of Vietnamese football.
However, we should not be satisfied with this achievement but need to continue to make efforts and develop to bring Vietnamese football further in the future. Hopefully U23 Vietnam will continue to make its mark and bring a lot of joy to fans in upcoming international tournaments.
