If U23 East Timor continues to be filled with mighty troopers and registered as much as 23 gamers for the semi-finals, then U23 Vietnam has the proper variety of not less than 13 gamers (2 reserves, together with a goalkeeper) to play. not disqualified. The reinforcement gamers from Vietnam placed on their sneakers to play with none coaching session, however the entire workforce performed properly to not lose to a superior opponent when it comes to bodily and human power throughout 120 minutes.

Having to play the strangest match within the historical past of soccer in Vietnam and the entire world when solely 3 gamers registered for the match, the remaining had been 8 extra gamers registered to journey by street twice to Cambodia, so the Vietnamese gamers always need to lie on the sector due to muscle pressure. Middle-back Doan Anh Viet and midfielder Nguyen Trung Thanh had been injured and had been pressured to depart the sector. This case induced coach Dinh The Nam to launch goalkeeper Tran Liem Dieu into the striker place as a result of we don’t have some other reserve gamers.

The picture of goalkeeper Liem Dieu getting into the sector of this uncommon striker has attracted particular consideration from the Cambodian media. Camsport web page has posted photos of goalkeeper Liem Dieu altering his shirt and making ready to enter the sector. “U23 Vietnam is required to make use of goalkeeper Tran Liem Dieu to kick the striker within the context that they solely have two reserve gamers and have an damage case.”Camsport wrote.

Beneath the article, many Cambodian followers have left feedback about their admiration for the courageous combating spirit of U23 Vietnam.

“I am not a fan of U23 Vietnam, however I respect what they did. It is admirable. From this second on, whether or not they win or lose within the remaining, for me they’re already champions”; “Assume and really feel sorry for the Vietnamese gamers. They fought exhausting to get to the ultimate”; “Combating, U23 Vietnam, I am so proud”…are feedback from the host nation followers.

After the match, head coach of U23 Timor Leste, Mr. Fabio Maciel da Silva additionally congratulated U23 Vietnam with the ticket to the ultimate. “This workforce has proven a courageous spirit regardless of having to play in a recreation with out gamers. We ready prematurely for the opponent to face difficulties due to the dearth of gamers however failed. I nonetheless commend the gamers. U23 participant Timor Leste when he can maintain his head excessive in entrance of U23 Vietnam”.