The Strait Times: Le Van Do among top five breakout stars of SEA Games 31
VOV.VN - The Strait Times of Singapore has revealed its list of the leading five breakout athletes who shone at SEA Games 31, which conclude in Hanoi on May 23.
According to the media outlet, the nation’s successful defence of their football title was largely built off the back of a solid backline.
It noted that the Vietnamese U23 team did not concede a single goal during six matches played at the tournament.
“The standout member of the Golden Star Warriors' defence though, was right-wing back Do, arguably been their player of the tournament,” says the Strait Times.
It assessed that the Vietnamese player was able to protect his flank with assurance whilst also providing a solid attacking outlet.
“He scored in Vietnam's first game, a 3-0 win over Indonesia, which set the tone for the rest of the competition. A first national team cap surely beckons,” the newspaper stressed.
Elsewhere on the list, four other athletes were also selected, including Nor Sarah Adi of Malaysia in athletics, Aleah Finnegan of the Philippines in gymnastics, Teong Tzen Wei of Singapore in swimming, and Puripol Boonson of Thailand in athletics.
