On Monday, 22 players were selected by Viet Nam national squad coach Hoang Van Phuc for the friendly match against English Premier League club Arsenal, which will take place at Ha Noi’s My Dinh Stadium on 17 July.  The criteria for selection were the players’ abilities, physical strengths, and devotion to national football tournaments.

Eight of the selected players are the most promising young talents aged 23, and they have all made significant contributions to the national squad.  This match will be a good opportunity for them to accumulate even more experience in preparation for the upcoming 2013 SEA Games later this year.  They are goalkeeper Buu Ngoc, defenders Thanh Hao, Manh Hung and Quang Hung, midfielders Huy Hung, Van Quyet and Manh Dung, and striker Mac Hong Quan.

SHB DN’s midfielder Minh Phuong who has been selected for the match

The other 14 players have participated in many international football tournaments, and they include strikers Cong Vinh and Anh Duc.

SHB Da Nang’s midfielders Minh Phuong, Nguyen Sa and Quoc Anh have been selected for this exciting match after their remarkable performances in the national V-League.