According to the registration list, the coach chose a 3-4-3 tactical scheme, with strikers Van Duc, Tien Linh, Quang Hai, midfield with Van Hau, Xuan Truong, Hoang Duc, Trong Hoang, row. The defenders are still 3 names Tien Dung, Ngoc Hai and Duy Manh, the goalkeeper position is still Tan Truong. With this scheme, we can switch to 5-4-1 to defend or 3-5-2 to attack and threaten your team’s goal. With the intention of hitting quickly, winning quickly, right from the opening whistle, all UAE players pressed VN to the home field, many attack plans were given by the UAE, but Sao warriors Gold covers each other very well. 30 minutes, both teams take a break to rehydrate. After the rehydration time, the UAE organized an attack immediately, while the players we had were not in the right position, the player Ali Salmeen (5) had the ball on the right wing and shot, knocking Tan Truong down. 32 minutes, 1:0 for UAE. Losing first, the Vietnamese players were a bit rushed, instead of keeping the ball firmly and deploying upwards, the players were swept up in the UAE’s play, which is what the UAE expected, with better health. , a more skillful technical level, made the VN team unable to deploy the ball upward, the role of the central midfielders was also overshadowed by the close-pressing style of the team’s players. 39′ VN got a penalty kick because goalkeeper Tan Truong fouled the striker and Mabkhout (7) scored the second goal for UAE and also the 11th goal in the WC qualifying for this player. After the second goal, the UAE actively reduced the tempo to preserve the score. Our players are still persistent and clingy, but we can’t change the situation. I don’t know if it’s the absence of Mr. Park on the bench, but the Vietnamese players are completely passive in front of your team. The clustering with the majority to limit the attacks of the UAE is not a good measure. Because Vietnam defended with a large number, Tien Linh alone was completely ineffective. In the second half, the UAE players reduced their tempo, they were no longer as massive as the first half, but they were still waiting for the arrival of Vietnamese players. 51′ UAE has a nice combination, ending with a header by defender Khamees () 3:0 for UAE Leading 3:0, the UAE players are somewhat loose, they no longer have the upper hand, but only pass each other in the home field. In the 61st minute, Cong Phuong broke through in the penalty area and was knocked down, the referee did not give a penalty. Our players increased closeness and then the opportunity came, 85′ Quang Hai won the ball in the opponent’s legs, passed it to Minh Vuong, Minh Vuong trimmed the ball past 2 UAE defenders for Tien Linh to enter and goal for Vietnam. This is a team goal, the sharpness and agility of Minh Vuong, true to the qualities that we have practiced and used in the previous matches. Although one goal was removed, the UAE players still passed the ball to each other in the home field. In the 80th minute, the Lima naturalized player had a beautiful volley, fortunately Tan Truong was able to push it out. The UAE players do not know if they are tired or want to keep the score 3: 1, but they mainly pass the ball to each other in the home field. In the third minute of injury time, Duc Huy stole the ball from the opponent’s defender’s foot, the ball was passed to 2, 3 Vietnamese players and the last one, Minh Vuong, scored a goal to shorten the score to 3:2 for the VN team. In the last minutes, the Vietnamese players played better, we continuously pressed the UAE players to the home field, due to too little time, we had to accept losing to the UAE with a tight score of 2:3. In the second half, we replaced all 5 players, Xuan Truong, Van Duc, Hoang Duc, Van Hau, Trong Hoang with Duc Huy, Cong Phuong, Minh Vuong, Hong Duy and Van Toan, the new players did for VN’s play is better, especially Minh Vuong, who has 1 goal and 1 assist. Although we lost, we still got into the 12 strong teams of Asia with the position of one of the best runner-up teams. At the same time, Vietnam can directly enter the 2023 Asian Cup finals without having to play a qualifying round. Vietnam is the first team of Southeast Asia to achieve this achievement. Congratulations to the Vietnamese players. We will also be able to follow the Gold Star warriors in the 3rd qualifying round to win votes to attend the 2022 football world finals. The third qualifying round will consist of 12 teams divided into 2 groups, the teams will play the first leg and return, select the 4 first and second teams from the 2 groups to go directly to the WC, the 2 3rd place teams will also meet to go and return, the winner will play against a team in another continent for the final round of WC 2022 in Qatar. The fact that VN is in the 3rd round is an honor and also a responsibility for the players and the coach team of Mr. Park, we must train from physical to professional, must have many quality shots to be able to dispute. with the top football teams in Asia.

The shine of the internal strikers partly solved the problem of public goods for the Vietnamese team Photo: VPF

The impressive scoring ability of domestic strikers promises to create an attractive competition with foreign strikers, and at the same time makes the No. 1 tournament in Vietnam even more thrilling. Not only that, this is also very beneficial for the Vietnamese team before the matches in the World Cup qualifier 2022.

Wind has alternated?

With a strike in the match HAGL overcame Nam Dinh 4-3 in round 9, striker Nguyen Van Toan temporarily rose to the top of the ranking “scorer” V.League 2021 with 6 goals. Right behind Van Toan are 5 players with the same 5 goals, including 3 domestic strikers, Nguyen Cong Phuong (HAGL), Nguyen Tien Linh (Binh Duong) and Phan Van Duc (SLNA), next to Teofilo Eydison. (Than Quang Ninh) and Rafaelson (SHB Danang). The impressive ability of the Van Toan – Cong Phuong duo is helping HAGL to fly high on the rankings, in which Van Toan has scored in 6/9 games to help HAGL have 18 points, while Cong Phuong has just made a double to help Nui Street football team choked 4-3 against Nam Dinh in round 9. Tien Linh and Van Duc are “leaders” in the attack of their team, typically Tien Linh scored a hat-trick against the net. Dinh was in round 8, and Phan Van Duc just scored a double against B. Binh Duong in round 9.

Never before has the race “top scorer” in the V.League received such attention this year, this comes from the “turnaround” too big of domestic strikers. That is completely different from the previous seasons, when the domestic strikers always proved weaker than the foreign strikers. Even now, people do not even remember when the last time a domestic player won the “top scorer” V.League was in what year? Last season, Cong Phuong was the best domestic striker but only 6 goals, equal to half of the leader, not even in the top 10 strikers scoring the most season. In 2019, there is a bit of prosperity when the top 10 has 2 domestic players, Minh Vuong (12 goals, 4th place) and Van Quyet (9 goals, 10th place), similar to the 2018 season with Tien Linh (15 goals, 2nd place) and Cong Phuong (12 goals, 6th place).

It has been difficult for domestic strikers to compete for the starting position with foreign strikers in recent seasons, so it is not too difficult for them to be in the list of top goalscorer in the tournament. And in this season, teams still give priority to try “West” on the attack and the story of foreign soldiers “winning land” of internal soldiers in the striker position seems to be too normal. Currently in the V.League 2021, all teams have at least 1 to 2 main spots for foreign strikers on public goods, even at times the coach of the Ho Chi Minh club even uses all 3 foreign soldiers on attack. in a match. Therefore, the current impressive performance of Van Toan, Cong Phuong, Tien Linh, Van Duc is proof that the quality of domestic strikers is no less than foreign soldiers, the wind has somewhat reversed despite the period. 1 has just passed over 2/3 of the journey

Worry less

Only less than 2 months left for the remaining matches in Group G The second qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup in Asia will take place, but the Vietnamese team is facing great concerns about personnel, especially. in midfield and in defense. The forces of the “Golden Stars” preparing for the matches in the UAE in June are severely chipped because of various problems of the pillars.

Hung Dung certainly could not be present, Trong Hoang, Dinh Trong were suspended, Van Hau was injured, he did not know when to return, goalkeeper Van Lam did not play regularly, not to mention Tuan Anh had just suffered an injury, Quang Hai , Huy Hung just came back after his convalescence. That really is the headache of Coach Park Hang-seo. But with the performance of players on public goods at the V.League 2021 over the past time, the Korean strategist will somewhat lessen the burden of worry. Van Toan, Cong Phuong, Tien Linh, Van Duc are all important pillars of the Vietnamese team’s attack, and the fact that they have good form to score regularly is good news for the national team. With many individuals with good performance points, Coach Park Hang-seo will have many plans and calculations on public goods, not to mention he can call back veteran striker Nguyen Anh Duc, who is leading ” First-class scorer ”with 4 goals after 4 matches. After 5 matches in Group G World Cup qualification 2022, Vietnam has only scored 5 goals, including 3 goals against Indonesia, the weakest opponent in the table. Therefore, in the remaining 3 matches (especially against Malaysia and the host UAE), the Vietnamese team needs a better finish to compensate for the inevitable risks in defense. The opponents in Group G are getting stronger every day, they are very well prepared for the remaining matches, so the attackers are regaining the feeling of scoring at the V.League is a good sign for Mr. Park.

Previously, Coach Park Hang-seo expressed his wish that the V.League teams should create conditions for more domestic strikers, especially young strikers to express themselves. In fact, in recent seasons, teams still prioritize the use of “foreign goods” over “domestic goods”, which comes from the efficiency and achievement pressure. But the story of domestic and foreign strikers this season has turned a different direction, which is also what fans and professionals want to see. HAGL, B. Binh Duong or SLNA are benefiting from the brilliance of domestic strikers and that can also be seen as what other teams in the V.League should learn in creating opportunities for local players. attack. There may be people who cannot immediately meet expectations and be effective, but in the long run it can be very beneficial for football teams, national teams and football as a whole.

The statement of the military leader with the nickname “Mourinho Vietnam” is very interesting, because it reflects exactly what the domestic strikers are showing at the V.League this season.

Positive signs

In December 2020, Coach Park Hang-seo created a big debate among experts about the use of too many foreign strikers by V.League as the reason for the Vietnamese team to have a shortage of good strikers. The Korean strategist even suggested that VPF should build a certain mechanism for U21 players to enter the V.League arena.

Mr. Park gave very specific numbers: 47 foreign soldiers played in the 2020 season, of which 70% were in the striker line. Obviously the opportunities for domestic strikers are very limited. The most outstanding people and national players like Cong Phuong, Van Toan, Tien Linh, Van Duc, Duc Chinh all scored no more than 6 goals.

There was a time when Mr. Park had to summon and trust using an old general like Anh Duc to understand the general situation of the internal strikers in the V.League.

Everything has changed dramatically this season. The best strikers of Vietnam Tel are all playing too well. Van Toan was twice voted the best player of the month, now has 6 goals in 9 rounds. Cong Phuong, despite playing further from goal than before, had 5 goals, equal to Tien Linh and Van Duc.

A total of these 4 strikers have 21 goals, occupying 4/6 leading positions in the scoring list in the V.League. The two foreign strikers standing with them are Rafaelson of SHB Da Nang and Eydison of Than Quang Ninh (with 5 goals).

Domestic strikers are shining at the V.League 2021.

Domestic strikers scoring in a row is a very positive sign, because it not only reflects the quality of the players, but more importantly, it is also a change in mindset to play in the general ground. .League.

As Mr. Pham Minh Duc, Vietnamese players have very good technique and when they shine in the V.League, it means that the tournament has also become more technical.

Previously, many teams “set white” to score goals for foreign strikers. The downline just bounces up for strikers with outstanding form and fitness to manage.

To ensure their achievements, coaches are forced to use strong foreign soldiers with impressive power and height, but many players’ soccer skills are only average or below this level.

The internal strikers shine mainly because the teams have accepted to build their play around them, using tactics that are more suitable for the technique and the body of the players. Not only the teams are different, but Coach Park Hang-seo also benefits from this change.

More comprehensive, more dangerous

Personally, the players have also made changes to become more dangerous. Van Toan, who is sublimating in the colors of Hoang Anh Gia Lai, has “removed” the label of “disruptive striker”.

Previously, the striker from Hai Duong was often mentioned only with a short breakout speed. Now, he is transforming into a dangerous table scorer by omniscience. His six goals included a left-foot, right-footed shot in the penalty area and a long shot.

Playing under the guidance of a coach who was once Southeast Asia’s number one striker like Kiatisak is a great advantage for Van Toan. The striker’s play has gradually become perfected, helping him become a permanent threat to the opponent’s goal.

Chevaughn Walsh, one of the foreign strikers, was disappointed.

Along with Van Toan, Cong Phuong also changed. Backed down to play lower than before, the striker from Nghe An has plenty of room to show off his elite skills.

Cong Phuong was significantly less cumbersome under Kiatisak’s sharpening, more diligent, and had two goals from left-footed kicks that were not commonly seen before.

The way Kiatisak uses Cong Phuong is also an interesting suggestion for Mr. Park, in the context of Vietnam Tel is facing many difficulties in human resources in the middle line.

Can not fail to mention Phan Van Duc. The 1996-born striker’s rising career was interrupted by consecutive injuries, but fortunately it did not take away the qualities of the player considered more than 50% of Song Lam Nghe An’s strength. this time. Even Van Duc at present is even more unpredictable because of his assertiveness.

The German goals “creak” from the beginning of the season have many super products, made by extremely classy kicks. Van Duc is a smart player, always making a reasonable decision in each moment and now, he is more dangerous when he gradually becomes a mutant.

The “evolution” of strikers will bring Mr. Park Hang-seo more solutions on attack. Van Duc, Van Toan, Cong Phuong and even Tien Linh have different qualities, suitable for each opponent.

When they are in the best state, Vietnamese telecom products will become unpredictable, especially when Quang Hai is also showing signs of recovery.

Foreign strikers are only secondary

Coach Pham Minh Duc has a reason to criticize foreign strikers when Hong Linh Ha Tinh has lost 3/4 of the penalty since the beginning of the season because he believes in foreign strikers.

In the first match of the V.League 2021, Claudecir set up a “double” shot to miss 11 meters against Than Quang Ninh, causing Hong Linh Ha Tinh to lose 1-2.

When it came to the “reverse final” of Saigon FC, it was Chevaughn Walsh’s turn to end the game at a time when the team was leading 0-1. Failure to Saigon FC led Mr. Duc to decide to resign, giving hot seats to coach Nguyen Thanh Cong.

Ho Chi Minh City club is probably “saddest” the most V.League because of its foreign strikers. The trio of Joao Paulo, Dario Silva and Junior Barrios cost the Thong Nhat team nearly millions of dollars, but only scored a total of 2 goals this season.

At Hoang Anh Gia Lai, striker Washington Brandao is one of three players to play without missing a minute from the beginning of the season next to goalkeeper Huynh Tuan Linh and midfielder Nguyen Huu Tuan, but only 2 goals.

The main task of Washington Brandao is to draw and attract the attention of the opponent’s defenders so that Cong Phuong and Van Toan have space.