U22 Vietnam - a big step forward for the future

Compared to the U22 "Four Heroes" friendly tournament in China in 2024, the performance of U22 Vietnam at CFA Team China 2025 has improved significantly. Even if the home referee had managed the match more fairly, Mr. Dinh Hong Vinh and his team could have defeated U22 China and won the tournament.

Prepare forces carefully

Before going to China for a tour, U22 Vietnam underwent a rigorous training process under the guidance of coach Dinh Hong Vinh. The coaching staff focused on improving physical strength, honing techniques and developing appropriate tactics. The spirit of solidarity and fighting spirit were also promoted, creating a solid collective strength.

CFA Team China 2025 opens up opportunities for young Vietnamese players to compete and compete with the top U22 teams in Asia such as Korea, Uzbekistan and China, thereby honing their skills and affirming their great strides for the future. This high-quality tournament is also a playground for Vietnamese players to demonstrate their level, class, show off their skills, and score points with the coaching staff. Thereby, they compete for a place in the squad to participate in the 2026 U23 Asian qualifiers and the 33rd SEA Games taking place in 2025.

The unbeaten streak against tough opponents is proof of the remarkable progress of U22 Vietnam. Coach Dinh Hong Vinh's team always possesses confidence, discipline and is not afraid of teams with higher FIFA rankings. In addition to reviewing the force and evaluating the players' expertise, the results of the tour are also shown through the ability of the new players to quickly catch up and integrate into the team's playing style.

Professional mark

Experts commented that U22 Vietnam scored points this time for its solid defense and sharp counterattacks. The defense played resiliently, successfully neutralizing many dangerous attacks from the opponent, while the offense knew how to proactively attack and coordinate properly to score goals.

Coach Hoang Van Phuc commented: "The performance of the U22 Vietnam team at CFA Team China 2025 received many compliments from experts in the region. The coaching staff has focused on building the U22 Vietnam team's organization and tactical discipline when competing. Deploying a reasonable formation, controlling the game tightly and taking advantage of speed in attacking situations are the strengths that the U22 Vietnam team is promoting well."

U22 Vietnam showed flexibility in tactics, changing appropriately depending on each opponent they encountered. U22 Vietnam's defensive counter-attacking style of play was highly effective. This was the result of the process of building a uniform, cohesive squad, with a blend of experience and youth.

However, coach Dinh Hong Vinh also admitted that the attack line needs to improve its ability to take advantage of opportunities. Players should practice more on finishing and coordinating attacks for maximum effectiveness.

The purpose of U22 Vietnam when participating in the international U22 friendly tournament is to demonstrate the players' ability to adapt and their competitive spirit in real combat. In addition, cultivating the competitive spirit of young players is very important, especially in the context that they will face great pressure, often appearing in official tournaments such as the 2026 U23 Asian qualifiers and the 33rd SEA Games.

The results of the CFA Team China 2025 competition prove that Vietnamese youth football is built on a solid foundation. The players always show their desire to wear the national team jersey and want to become the next generation of the Vietnamese team.