SEA Games 32: Vietnam's U22 football team arrive in Cambodia
Vietnam's U22 football team arrived in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on April 26 for the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) that will officially kick off in early May.
The Vietnamese team at the airport in Phnom Penh (Photo: Nhandan.vn)
Phnom Penh (VNA) - Vietnam's U22 football team arrived in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on April 26 for the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) that will officially kick off in early May.
Speaking to the media right after landing in Cambodia, coach Philippe Troussier said that his team face strong pressure in completing the target at the games. The team will have to show their best performance and play beautiful football, he said, expressing his hope that this pressure will help players play with highest determination.
He held that the tournament will be tough for Vietnam's U22 team as they will face strong rivals. However, all players have been ready, he said, affirming that Vietnam come to SEA Games 32 with the highest spirit and for best results.
Vietnamese U22 team leave Tan Son Nhat International Airport on April 26 (Photo: VFF)
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The Vietnamese team at the airport in Phnom Penh (Photo: Nhandan.vn) 
Vietnamese U22 team leave Tan Son Nhat International Airport on April 26 (Photo: VFF) 
