When Van Lam makes mistakes

Goalkeeper Dang Van Lam played unsafely in the first leg between Vietnam and Nepal and this could create opportunities for two young goalkeepers Tran Trung Kien and Nguyen Van Viet.

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Dang Van Lam made a mistake in the goal conceded in the 17th minute a few days ago, when he did not command the defense well with the situation of defending the high ball, creating space for the Nepalese player to head the equalizer. Former striker Dang Phuong Nam commented: "Throughout the match, Lam did not face much pressure but was quite confused with the situations of controlling the ball and launching attacks with his feet in the home field." Not to mention, in the beginning of the second half, he handled the ball unsafely, rushing out of the penalty area, almost letting the long pass to the Vietnamese team's field become a goal for the opponent.

These mistakes could cause Van Lam to lose points and it is possible that in the return match on October 14, coach Kim Sang-sik will consider giving a chance to Nguyen Van Viet or Tran Trung Kien. Both of these young goalkeepers are in good form in the domestic league.

From left to right: Van Lam - Van Viet - Trung Kien, who will be on the field in the second leg against Nepal?

PHOTO: NGOC LINH

If not now, then when?

In particular, Trung Kien played very well and contributed significantly to helping U.23 Vietnam win the Southeast Asian U.23 Championship in July, winning all three qualifying matches for the Asian U.23 Championship in early September to secure a ticket to the finals. The goalkeeper of HAGL Club is in need of matches at the national team level to further mature. If tested in a big arena, he will be able to hone his steadfastness, aiming for other important tournaments of Vietnamese football in the next few months, such as the 33rd SEA Games at the end of December this year and the Asian U.23 Championship early next year.

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In terms of physique, Trung Kien is 1.91 m tall. He has sharp reflexes, catches the ball well in the air, controls the penalty area and plays with his feet, and launches attacks from his own half quite well. He even handles this part more smoothly than his senior Dang Van Lam. Trung Kien's current weakness is probably just experience. If he does not take advantage of the match with a not-so-strong opponent like Nepal to hone Trung Kien's battle skills, perhaps Mr. Kim will not have another better opportunity.

As for goalkeeper Van Viet, 1.81 m tall, his physique is somewhat inferior to his two colleagues in the Vietnam team. However, if we consider other factors such as flexibility, agility, reasonable entry and exit, and good situation reading, he is not inferior to Van Lam and Trung Kien.

In the return match today, October 14, it will not be surprising if coach Kim puts one of the two young goalkeepers on the field. Why not?

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/khi-van-lam-mac-sai-lam-18525101320295682.htm