Coach Kim Sang Sik receives good news from numerous Vietnamese national team players ahead of the Asian Cup

Many key players from both the Vietnam senior team and the U23 squad have been outstanding in the V-League matches, right before the FIFA Days fixtures in October.

The 4th round of the V-League concluded with significant changes at the top of the standings. Ninh Bình proved their strength by defeating the defending champions Thép Xanh Nam Định to reclaim the top spot, while Công an TPHCM impressively secured second place. Conversely, Viettel faltered after being held to a draw by Hà Nội. Meanwhile, teams like SHB Đà Nẵng and Thanh Hoá are still searching for their first victories.

Alongside dramatic developments, the 4th round of the V-League also showcased brilliant performances from familiar faces of the Vietnam senior and U23 national teams. This is excellent news for Coach Kim Sang Sik as the two matches against Nepal in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers are approaching.

In detail, key national team players such as Tuấn Hải, Hoàng Đức, and Tiến Linh scored beautiful goals that helped their clubs maintain advantageous positions. At Hàng Đẫy Stadium, Tuấn Hải’s lob secured a point for Hà Nội FC against Thể Công Viettel, while Hoàng Đức and Tiến Linh opened the scoring leading Ninh Bình and Công an TPHCM to impressive victories. Shortly after scoring, Hoàng Đức also assisted Đỗ Thanh Thịnh to seal a 2-0 win for the Hoa Lư club.

Besides the experienced players, several U23 Vietnam talents also found the net. In the Thanh Hoá vs Hải Phòng match, Ngọc Mỹ delivered a beautiful assist for Lê Văn Thuận to score, earning the home team a valuable point. Viktor Lê shone with a headed goal helping Hà Tĩnh draw against SLNA. Khuất Văn Khang also scored for Thể Công Viettel against Hà Nội FC. Additionally, other U23 players like Thái Bá Đạt and Nguyễn Thái Quốc Cường also made their mark on the scoreboard. With continued effort, they could earn opportunities from Coach Kim Sang Sik.

The fact that many players scored in this round sends a positive signal for the Vietnam national team. As the team prepares for two matches against Nepal in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers during the October FIFA Days, the strong form of domestic strikers promises Coach Kim Sang Sik more options and boosts the squad’s confidence ahead of this crucial campaign.

The V-League will continue with two more rounds (rounds 5 and 6) before pausing again for the FIFA Days. The Vietnam national team is expected to regroup in early October to prepare for the matches against Nepal.

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