Vietnamese team ramp up preparations ahead of Thailand clash
Friday, 12:34, 30/08/2019
VOV.VN - The Vietnamese national men’s football team took to the pitch for a training session in Hanoi on August 29 ahead of their opening fixture of the Asian zone’s second qualifying round for the World Cup 2022 against Thailand.
As a result of the heavy rain the training session is delayed and held later than scheduled. |
The team takes part in an intensive training session in preparation for their clash against Thailand. |
To start training, the Vietnamese players warm up with some light exercises. |
although a number of players, including Do Hung Dung, Do Duy Manh, and Tran Van Kien take part in a private training session held by doctor Choi Ju-young, the squad is eager to train.The trio have recently returned from their club side after Hanoi FC’s match in the AFC Cup Inter-Zonal semi-finals. |
Given the number 27, striker Ha Minh Tuan participates in the practice alongside the rest of the team after taking part in two private training sessions with the team’s physio. |
Due to the recent bad weather, the training session transpire amid challenging conditions for the footballers. |
The training session is largely held behind closed doors with the media only being allowed to observe the first 20 minutes. |
Fitness coach Park Sung-gyun guides the footballers through some physical exercises. |