Coach Park Hang-seo (right) attends the press conference held by the VFF prior to the first friendly between Vietnam's U23 national team and the Republic of Korea’s U20 on April 19. (Photo: VNA)“There have not been many chances for them to makeappearances, so the April 19 match will be an opportunity for me to evaluatetheir competency,” Park said at a press conference held by the Vietnam FootballFederation (VFF) at Phu Tho’s Viet Tri Stadium.
He noted that the Vietnamese squad includes three over-agedplayers who will help fill the gap.
These players have all been tested for their ability, Parknoted further, saying they fit in well and are able to lead their juniors in the roadto the SEA Games 31.
“I hope they will help improve Vietnamese U23 squad’sscoring ability,” he said.
Coach Kim Eun-jung of the RoK’s U20 showed his determinationto win, saying he and his team are honoured to play with Park’s. “It is animportant match for both teams, particularly Vietnam’s U23 as they are gearingup for SEA Games 31,” he said.
Coach Kim Eun-jung of the RoK’s U20 speaks to reporters at the press conference. (Photo: VNA)The Korean coach said though the match can be very difficultfor his players, they will do the best they can before Vietnam.
The Vietnam U23 team will take on the RoK’s U20 in twofriendlies with the first taking place at Viet Tri Stadium at 7:00pm on April19 and the second at Hanoi’s Hang Day Stadium at 7:00pm on April 22.
Tickets have been priced between 150,000 VND and 300,000 VND(7-13 USD)./.
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