Vietnamese Olympic squad’s last training session ahead of ASIAD 2018
VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Olympic football team took part in their second and final training session at Go Dau Stadium in the southern province of Binh Duong on August 10, before flying to Indonesia to compete at Asian Games (ASIAD) 2018.
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| The squad travelled to Binh Duong Province immediately after the U23 International Championship - Vinaphone Cup 2018 in Hanoi so that they could adjust to the hotter weather in the southern region of Vietnam which is similar to where ASIAD 2018 will be hosted in Indonesia. |
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| It rained heavily throughout their training session in Go Dau Stadium. |
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| Despite the heavy rain, many supporters turned out to watch the team. People even came from neighbouring provinces such as Dong Nai, Binh Phuoc and Ho Chi Minh City to see coach Park Hang-seo put the players through their paces. |
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| Supporters are allowed into the stadium for the first 15 minutes of light exercise, they are then required to leave so that the squad can train in secret. Many people climb the fence to continue watching the training session. |
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| Goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung from Thanh Hoa Province emerged as a star player at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-23 Championships. |
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| Nguyen Van Hoang from Saigon FC is a backup goalkeeper. |
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| Head coach Park Hang-seo (R) guides his players under heavy rain. |
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| Xuan Manh (R) recovers from injury in time for ASIAD 2018, while it is hoped that forward Cong Phuong (L) will reach his best form in the upcoming tournament. |
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| Doan Van Hau from Hanoi FC is a young player with great potential in the Vietnamese Olympic football team. |
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It is hoped that Duc Huy (orange bib) can step up to replace the injured Thanh Chung in defense. |
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| Although the team train behind closed doors, the supporters patiently wait for them to say farewell and wish them success in ASIAD 2018. |
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| The Vietnamese Olympic football team flew to Indonesia at 10am on August 11 to play in the Asian Games 2018. They will face Pakistan in their first match. |
