SEA Games 31: Vietnam footballers determined to bring joy to fans

Vietnam's U23 football team (Photo: Vietnam Football Federation)

PhuTho (VNA) – "Vietnam’s U23 footballers are under great pressure, but I’mcertain we’ll make the fans happy at SEA Games 31", head coach Park Hang-seosaid on May 5.

Hemade the remark at a press conference together with other coaches of the teams inGroup A of the men’s football at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEAGames 31).

Parksaid Vietnam are the defending champions, and he knows the Vietnamese peoplehave high expectations for the team.

Talkingabout the game with Indonesia on May 6, Park noted Vietnam defeated Indonesiato win gold at the 30th SEA Games in the Philippines in 2019.However, Indonesia have a new head coach and have made significant improvements.

Head coach Park Hang-seo of Vietnam's U23 football team at the press conference on May 5 (Photo: VNA)

ShinTae-yong, head coach of Indonesia’s U23 team, said his team have new andtalented players, and are confident ahead of their game with Vietnam.

Vietnamwill have home advantage, but Indonesia will give it their all, he said.

InGroup A, Indonesia and Vietnam are viewed as strong contenders for a berth inthe semifinals.

Theiropening match is scheduled to take place at Viet Tri Stadium in Viet Tri city,Phu Tho province, at 7pm on May 6. It will be broadcast live on VTV5 andVTV6./.

VNA