VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam were ready for the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U-19 Youth Championship to be held in Indonesia from July 1-14, and were aiming to finish in the top three, according to coach Hoang Anh Tuan.

Vietnam train to prepare for the AFF U-19 Youth Championship to be held in Indonesia from July 1-14. — Photo thethaovietnam.vn

To prepare for the tournament, the players have been training in China for a month, where they have played three friendly matches.

They also took part in the Suwon JS Cup 2018 in South Korea from April 18-22.

“My players have improved in terms of skill and mentality thanks to these preparations, and are ready to challenge themselves in the upcoming games,” said Tuan.

Vietnam will play in Group A with Thailand, Singapore, Laos, the Philippines and hosts Indonesia. Group B features Malaysia, Myanmar, Timor Leste, Cambodia and Brunei.

Vietnam will play Thailand on July 1, the Philippines on July 3, Laos on July 5, Indonesia on July 7 and Singapore on July 9.

The team will leave for Indonesia on June 29.

Source: VNS