Hero Van Thuan: Waiting for a goal for U.23 Vietnam for a long time, a gift to the audience

Striker Van Thuan became a hero with the only goal that helped the Vietnam U23 team defeat Singapore U23 to keep the top spot in Group C, the 2026 AFC U23 Championship qualifiers.

Van Thuan scored his first goal for U.23 Vietnam

Photo: Minh Tu

Van Thuan helps U.23 Vietnam maintain top spot

The U.23 Vietnam team entered the match with a lot of turmoil in the experiment of coach Kim Sang-sik and did not play explosively, but had the necessary minimum victory of 1-0 thanks to Van Thuan's goal in the 79th minute.

The young striker of Thanh Hoa Club made a smart move, received the ball properly and launched a dangerous header into the far corner, leaving the U.23 Singapore goalkeeper standing still watching the ball fly into the net.

After the match, the 19-year-old striker (born in 2006) of Thanh Hoa Club said that he had been waiting for this goal for a long time, and explained his elegant celebration towards the fans at Viet Tri Stadium.

He shared: "I have been ready for this moment for a long time. Recently, I have been playing quite well and playing a lot for the Vietnam U.23 team. I have been waiting for this goal for a long time. My celebration style is modeled after Brazilian superstar Neymar."

Confident to enter the 2026 AFC U23 Championship

The entire U.23 Vietnam team is determined to participate in the 2026 AFC U.23 Championship Finals.

Photo: Minh Tu

Van Thuan continued: "I want to say hello to all the spectators present at the stadium today. I thank everyone for coming to support the U.23 Vietnam team. Although the whole team played very well today, we will strive to continue to give the audience the best matches."

Using a mixed lineup with names like Tuan Phong, Minh Phuc, and Cong Phuong starting for the first time in the 2026 U.23 Asian qualifiers, it is understandable that the U.23 Vietnam team struggled.

However, Van Thuan is very confident: "When times are tough, we tell each other to keep trying. Everyone encourages each other to play and work together to achieve victory today. My team and I share the same determination to reach the final round of the 2026 U.23 Asian Cup."

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nguoi-hung-van-thuan-cho-ban-thang-cho-u23-viet-nam-tu-lau-gui-tang-khan-gia-185250906212649046.htm