Before the semi-final match between U23 Vietnam and U23 China at the AFC U23 Championship Finals, taking place at 10:30 PM today (January 20) in his hometown of Thanh Hoa, midfielder Nguyen Thai Son's family could not hide their joy. The whole family decided to rest at home, cook rice early to watch and cheer for their son to play.
Sharing with Lao Dong Newspaper reporters, Mr. Nguyen Thai Toan - father of midfielder Nguyen Thai Son - said that the family is very proud and always follows all of his son's matches at the AFC U23 Championship Finals.
I really couldn't describe the joy when the U23 Vietnam team reached the semi-finals. Today, my family decided to stay home, cook rice early and wait until the ball rolls to cheer for my child. From afar, I just hope my child plays their best, scores a goal and wins against U23 China" - Mr. Toan shared.
According to Mr. Toan, before this semi-final match, the family did not organize anything special. Close to the time of the ball rolling, neighbors and brothers will gather at home to drink water and beer to cheer for Thai Son and his teammates.
I predict that, with the current strength, the U23 Vietnam team will win against U23 China with a score of 3-1. If they win this match and reach the final, I will ask the North Quarter to put up a theater, project a large screen for people to watch and cheer for me and the whole team" - Mr. Toan excitedly said.
It is known that Nguyen Thai Son was born into a purely agricultural family in Thanh Hoa, the youngest child in a family with three older sisters. According to the family, from a young age Thai Son was obedient, polite, and never disobeyed his parents. Every time he was allowed to rest and go home, Son often went to the wholesale market to help his parents sell vegetables and pickles.
When I was little, seeing that my child really loved football, my family did not forbid it but always supported and oriented him correctly. Throughout the process of my child studying at Thanh Hoa Youth Football Training Center, my family always accompanied and encouraged me" - Mr. Toan said.
Thanks to the encouragement from his family and his own efforts, Nguyen Thai Son has gradually reaped many memorable milestones, from youth titles, the National Cup championship with Dong A Thanh Hoa Club, to the gold medal in men's football at SEA Games 32. At this year's AFC U23 Championship Finals, midfielder born in 2003 continues to be trusted by coach Kim Sang-sik to play an important role in midfield.
Before the match against U23 China, Mr. Nguyen Thai Toan expected U23 Vietnam to play enthusiastically, explosively, maintain the spirit of solidarity, win and advance to the final match of the tournament, bringing glory to the Fatherland.
