On the afternoon of May 12, coach Vu Hong Viet and striker Nguyen Xuan Son of Nam Dinh club attended a press conference before the second leg semi-final of the 2025-2026 Southeast Asian Club Championship against Selangor at Thien Truong Stadium.
The focus of the press conference was the determined sharing of striker Nguyen Xuan Son before the important match for the Nam Dinh team.
Honestly, I am very excited for tomorrow's match. The whole team's preparation is very good and everyone is ready. We will try to win because this is a gift for the fans. For us, this match is like a final, not a semi-final," Xuan Son shared.
The striker wearing number 14 believes that Thien Truong stadium will be a great support for Nam Dinh in the rematch with the Malaysian representative. According to him, the enthusiastic atmosphere from the stands always brings a special source of motivation for the whole team.
This will be a big advantage for Nam Dinh with the cheers of the fans. The support at Thien Truong is always very enthusiastic and motivates the whole team. We will try to have a really good match to win," Xuan Son said.
Besides, this striker also emphasized that playing in high-pressure matches is something that every player wants to experience.
Nam Dinh has gone through many big matches in the AFC Champions League as well as the 2025-2026 Southeast Asian Club Championship. I believe that every good player wants to play in matches with the highest pressure. So we are very excited to enter tomorrow's match," he said.
Recalling the first leg at Selangor Stadium, Xuan Son admitted that the weather and pitch conditions in Malaysia have somewhat affected the team's ability to play.
In Malaysia, it rained a lot and the field was not in the best condition, so I felt a bit heavy when playing. But in this second leg, all favorable conditions are on our side. Playing at home, under the cheers of home fans, is a great motivation," the striker born in 1997 shared.
Meanwhile, coach Vu Hong Viet affirmed that Nam Dinh has the best force and the whole team has prepared carefully for this important match.
A goal difference is not too big of a problem. We will do everything and put our whole heart and soul into achieving victory with the necessary gap to win the right to play in the final," he emphasized.
The second leg semi-final between Nam Dinh and Selangor will take place at 5:30 PM on May 13th at Thien Truong Stadium.
