National squad takes part in light exercise ahead of match against Iran
Saturday, 17:24, 12/01/2019
VOV.VN - The Vietnamese men’s football team took part in their final training session in the UAE on January 11 in preparation for their second match against Iran in Group D at the Asian Cup 2019 finals.
Brazilian fitness coach Willander Fonseca discusses drills with the footballers ahead of the warm-up. |
Head coach Park Hang Seo made a specific request to the players to only do light exercises in order to avoid injuries. |
Vietnam came away from their first match empty handed after a 3-2 defeat to Iraq. The national team is targeting at least a draw against the Iranians. |
The high levels of determination is on show in each movement of the Vietnamese footballers. |
Iran is the biggest challenge faced by Vietnam in Group D. |
During the press conference ahead of the match against Iran, head coach Park Hang Seo stated that the Vietnamese team was not afraid of their Iranian rivals. |
With high levels of determination and careful preparation, the Vietnamese team is hoping to spring an upset against the strong Iranian side. |
Vietnam will face Iran at the Al Nahyan Stadium in the UAE at 6pm on January 12 (Vietnam time). |