Fans were happy and happy for the U16 team with the runner-up position at the 2024 Pearce Cup friendly tournament in China. The value of that achievement is that it was only inferior in difference compared to the home team and won against both strong opponents, U16 Uzbekistan and U16 Japan.
It was a quick change, because just at the beginning of last month, U16 Vietnam lost miserably 0-5 to U16 Indonesia and ended the U16 Southeast Asia tournament with 4th place overall (losing to U16 Thailand). in the semi-finals). Not only in terms of results, fans also saw a change in the team's playing style, with many opinions agreeing that the change came from the role of coach - Cristiano Roland replaced Tran Minh Chien.
Even if the former Brazilian defender's coaching time is not much, this is also proof of the necessity of having foreign coaches with an open mindset. For the 48-year-old coach, the open factor also comes from what he gives to his students.
After the victory over U16 Uzbekistan, Mr. Roland said: "Today we celebrate but tomorrow is a new day. Tomorrow, we have to think about the next match. If we don't win in the last match, everyone will forget today. Football is very fast, maybe today we are at the top, tomorrow we will immediately fall down... I know you are qualified to do more every day. Confidently dribble, grab the ball and compete strongly. You guys did it. The most important thing is the strength within...".
The idea is, let's enjoy the joy of victory for the rest of today, so that tomorrow, that victory becomes the foundation for the next step, not something that makes us delusional. It's a short joy for a long future...
There was another joy when two clubs Khanh Hoa and Dong Nai confirmed they would participate in the 2024-2025 season, after receiving approval from the provincial leaders. It's fun, but this story should not, cannot be a short-term story. That is a macro issue that the whole football industry needs to pay attention to.
Winning and illusions are so familiar. As for professionals, having to wait forever for "rescue" is strange!
