It's too difficult to choose a goalkeeper for U.23 Vietnam because everyone is good: HAGL star competes with young SLNA talent!

Goalkeeper Cao Van Binh of SLNA appeared in the 3-2 victory of the Nghe An team against HAGL in round 25 of V-League. This goalkeeper will be a formidable opponent of Tran Trung Kien of HAGL, for an official place in the U.23 Vietnam team.

Opportunity for Cao Van Binh

The Vietnam U23 team is preparing to participate in the U23 Southeast Asian Championship, taking place in July in Indonesia. This is the time for players in the 23-year-old age group to compete for a place in coach Kim Sang-sik's team.

Cao Van Binh is awaited

Photo: VFF

Goalkeeper Cao Van Binh (1) in the U.23 Vietnam team jersey, at the international quadrangle in China a few months ago

Photo: VFF

One of the most notable positions is the goalkeeper position. In this position, U.23 Vietnam has the famous goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien (HAGL) who is highly appreciated. Tran Trung Kien has been called up to the Vietnam national team, participating in the AFF Cup 2024 and the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers. Tran Trung Kien also has a regular place to play in the V-League 2024-2025.

However, at the present time, Tran Trung Kien has to face a very potential opponent, that is goalkeeper Cao Van Binh (SLNA). This goalkeeper appeared in the middle of the first half of the match SLNA - HAGL, in round 25 of V-League on June 15, replacing goalkeeper Nguyen Van Viet who received a red card. Cao Van Binh played well, contributing greatly to SLNA's comeback to defeat HAGL 3-2. This is also a rare match where goalkeeper Cao Van Binh directly confronted goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien in V-League.

After this match, Cao Van Binh proved that he is capable of withstanding pressure in top matches, matches that are vital to the home team.

Positive signal for U.23 Vietnam

In addition, because goalkeeper Nguyen Van Viet continues to be suspended in round 26 of the V-League, on June 22, Cao Van Binh will have an official place in the match between SLNA and Da Nang Club at Tam Ky Stadium. This is an opportunity for goalkeeper Cao Van Binh to gain more experience, demonstrate his ability, thereby convincing coach Kim Sang-sik to give him an official place in the Vietnam U.23 team.

Goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien is not sure of his official position.

Photo: Vuong Anh

The advantage of goalkeeper Cao Van Binh is that he fits well with the current defense of U.23 Vietnam, including central defenders Nguyen Hieu Minh, Le Van Ha, and fullbacks Ho Van Cuong and Nguyen Bao Long. All of the above players played in the international quadrennial tournament in China a few months ago, wearing the U.23 Vietnam jersey.

This is an advantage that goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien does not have. Tran Trung Kien has hardly played with the defenders in the current U.23 Vietnam team. The reason is that when the U.23 Vietnam team gathers, goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien is busy gathering with the national team at the same time.

These are all things that goalkeeper Cao Van Binh can hope for in competing for an official position with goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien. The race between these two goalkeepers is expected to stimulate the competitiveness of the Vietnam U.23 team, helping the whole team achieve a positive state before the 2025 Southeast Asian U.23 tournament.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/qua-kho-chon-lua-thu-mon-u23-viet-nam-vi-ai-cung-gioi-sao-hagl-dau-tri-tai-nang-tre-slna-185250616195632595.htm