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Striker Nguyen Van Toan misses ASEAN Cup 2024 semi-finals

VN (synthesis) December 22, 2024 13:34

A knee injury has prevented Hai Duong striker Nguyen Van Toan from participating in the two semi-final matches of the ASEAN Cup 2024 against Singapore.

Văn Toàn trong pha sút bóng qua tay thủ môn Myanmar nhưng liếm xà ngang ra ngoài ở phút 48 trận Việt Nam thắng Maynmar 5-0, tối 21/12 tại sân Việt Trì, Phú Thọ. Ảnh: Lâm Thoả
Van Toan in the shot that went past the Myanmar goalkeeper but licked the crossbar and went out in the 48th minute of Vietnam's 5-0 win over Myanmar on the evening of December 21 at Viet Tri Stadium, Phu Tho.

Van Toan was injured after a collision in front of the Myanmar penalty area in the 61st minute. While lying on the field, he appeared to be in pain and burst into tears. The Vietnamese striker was then carried off the field on a stretcher and was unable to continue playing.

According to the test results this morning, December 22, Van Toan has a knee injury, showing signs of ligament damage. With this type of injury, the player will need a long time to recover, while the ASEAN Cup is only 2 weeks away. For now, Van Toan will definitely not be able to participate in the semi-finals against Singapore. The first leg will take place on December 26, and the return leg on December 29.

In the past, Van Toan also had to say goodbye to the AFF Cup, now the ASEAN Cup, in 2018 under coach Park Hang-seo. At that time, he was injured during a training session in the group stage.

In this year's tournament, Van Toan scored a goal against Laos in the group stage. But his role is very important in Vietnam's fast-paced playing style. Especially when Xuan Son is eligible to play, Van Toan is Mr. Kim's first choice on the right wing to provide the ball for Son. The two understand each other quite well because they play together at Nam Dinh Club.

In the match against Myanmar, Van Toan once created a good chance for Vi Hao in the first half but unfortunately missed it. In the second half, he continued to have a beautiful combination with Son. After receiving the ball with a backheel from his teammate, Van Toan fired a powerful shot right at the edge of the penalty area, but was blocked by the Myanmar goalkeeper. When the ball bounced back, Son was there to cross for Vi Hao to open the score in the 47th minute.

A few minutes later, Son headed the ball to Van Toan to face the Myanmar goalkeeper. Under pressure from behind by the opposing defender, Van Toan lost his balance and fell but managed to shoot, sending the ball licking the crossbar and out.

After the victory over Myanmar, the Vietnamese team went out to practice this morning. Apart from Van Toan who was injured, the remaining players were healthy.

The team will go to Singapore tomorrow, December 23.

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