National squad practice behind closed doors ahead of first AFF Cup match
Thursday, 11:46, 08/11/2018
VOV.VN - The Vietnamese men’s football team held their final training session on November 7 to prepare for their first match against Laos at the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018.
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The squad arrived at the Lao National Stadium at 6:45pm on November 7. |
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Many football fans were already at the stadium, waiting expectantly for the team led by head coach Park Hang Seo. |
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Head coach Park Hang Seo inspects the quality of the pitch. |
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After checking the pitch carefully, he gathers the team together to begin the training session. |
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The Vietnamese players started the session with some light exercises to warm up. |
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The content of the training session was similar to the previous days training held at the National University of Laos. |
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Midfielder Huy Hung trained alone, due to injury it’s unlikely the footballer from Quang Nam Province will play in match against Laos on November 8. |
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As training went on the session became more intensive. |
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The final part of the session took place behind closed doors with no reporters allowed to watch the training session. |
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Vietnam will face Laos at 7:30pm on November 8. |