Cong Phuong makes debut for Belgian side in pre-season friendly
VOV.VN -Vietnamese forward Nguyen Cong Phuong played his first game for Belgian side Sint-Truidense during a friendly tie against Lommel FC on July 18.
After undergoing a medical with the Jupiler Pro League side, Phuong was named in the starting lineup for the pre-season fixture. |
Aside from Phuong, a number of new players are also making their debut, including Allan Sousa of Brazil and Daniel Schmidt of Japan. |
The Vietnamese player is keen to put on a strong display to impress his new manager and team mates. |
The players from Lommel FC were surprised at Phuong’s skills on the ball. |
Takayuki Tateishi (pictured in the middle), Managing director of Sint-Truidense, watched the debutants from the stands. |
Phuong was later subbed off for Yohan Boli of the Ivory Coast in the 70th minute. |
Sint-Truidense FC’s next fixture will be a friendly tie against PAOK Thessaloniki FC of Greece on July 20. They will then begin their Jupiler Pro League season against Royal Excel Mouscron FC on July 27. |