Coach Hoang Van Phuc said several outstanding players were not able to join the national line-up due to injury.
He said Vietnamese players are ready for their first match against Brunei on December 8.
They are confident they will go on to secure a place at the semi-finals where they are expected to defeat strong competition to clinch a gold medal at the event, Phuc said.
Secretary General of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) Ngo Le Bang reported Vietnam’s U23 team includes the best footballers from across the country. He expressed his strong belief that the Vietnamese players will achieve the best results possible at the regional competition.
All Vietnamese matches will be broadcast live on Vietnam Television channels.
Some photos on the Vietnamese U23 team at the Nay Pyi Taw airport on December 4:
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| Middlefield player Manh Hung and striker Thanh Hien leading the team |
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| Goal-keeper Buu Ngoc |
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Striker Phi Son hopes to show his talents at the Games
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U23’s line-up at the Nay Pyi Taw airport
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| Head of the sporting team Lam Quang Thanh, VFF Secretary General Ngo Le Bang and coach Hoang Van Phuc |
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| Outstanding footballer Mac Hong Quan |
