After a 2-0 victory over U23 Bangladesh on the opening day, head coach Kim Sang-sik divided the team into 2 groups. The main group of players mainly perform recovery exercises, while the remaining group continues to be trained in tactics.
Before the training session, striker Nguyen Ngoc My - who opened the score in the victory over U23 Bangladesh shared with the press.
The match against U23 Bangladesh was the first match I played as a starter and scored for U23 Vietnam. I feel very happy and joyful, Ngoc My said.
The player born in 2004 also affirmed that playing for Phu Tho club at Viet Tri Stadium gave him great confidence: "When I returned to my familiar field, I felt much more comfortable, easily keeping up with the competition space and the audience".
Ngoc My also sent a message to teammates Tran Thanh Trung - a player who cannot participate in this qualifying round: "I wish Trung to continue to strive, try hard at the club and hope to see him again in the upcoming tournaments of the national team soon".
Sharing about himself, the young striker modestly acknowledged: I still have many things to improve, from touching the ball, moving, coordinating to finishing. The whole team has only gathered for a few days, but the more they compete, the more they will be connected and compatible.
Ngoc My said that he and his teammates will enter the match against U23 Singapore with the highest determination. He said: "We consider each match as a final. The whole team will try our best to achieve the best results, bringing joy to the fans.
The 20-year-old striker was also moved when mentioning his family, especially the moment he scored the opening goal: "I heard my mother cried when I saw the goal. That is a special feeling, making me even happier to do something for my family to be proud of. I would like to thank you for always accompanying and supporting me.
According to the match schedule, U23 Vietnam will face U23 Singapore on the evening of September 6. Another victory will open the door for coach Kim Sang-sik and his team to get closer to the goal of winning a ticket to the 2026 U23 Asian Cup finals.
