Vietnamese overseas Tran Thanh Trung scores a huge point before two Korean coaches

Tran Thanh Trung makes an impression with a beautiful goal in Ninh Binh's victory over PVF-CAND, while also attracting attention by shining under the observation of Coach Kim Sang Sik and Coach Bae Ji Won.

In the match held on April 18 in round 19 of V.League 1, Ninh Binh Club entered the game proactively and soon created significant pressure on PVF-CAND's goal. After several consecutive attacking attempts, the ancient capital team gained an advantage thanks to the goal by Pham Gia Hung, before Tran Thanh Trung created a explosive moment that doubled the team's lead.

In the 38th minute, Ninh Binh executed a sharp counter-attack situation with a 3-on-2 advantage against the opponent's defense. Tien Anh cleverly handled the ball and passed it to the left wing, perfectly timed with Thanh Trung's movement. Receiving the ball in a favorable position, the 2005-born player calmly dribbled a few more steps before unleashing a technical finish, beating goalkeeper Phi Minh Long, raising the score to 2-0.

This scoring play fully demonstrates Tran Thanh Trung's qualities: speed, confidence, ability to handle tight spaces, and a knack for scoring. Not only earning points with Ninh Binh Club's coaching staff, the Vietnamese overseas midfielder also sends a strong signal to Coach Kim Sang Sik in the context of Vietnamese football actively seeking new talents for the National Team and U23 Vietnam.

Since the start of the season, Tran Thanh Trung has been a name receiving high expectations due to his solid professional foundation and great development potential. However, an injury prevented him from participating in the U23 Vietnam training camps under Coach Kim Sang Sik. Therefore, his shining performance against PVF-CAND is seen as a crucial turning point in this young player's career.

If he continues to maintain stable performance, the opportunity for Thanh Trung to appear in the upcoming plans of U23 Vietnam is entirely feasible. In 2026, Vietnamese youth football still has many major goals ahead, and the emergence of new talents like Thanh Trung will add depth to the squad.

Not only Thanh Trung, Ninh Binh's victory also witnessed other positive signals as Gia Hung and Van Thuan continued to score. This helps the team show its ambition in the promotion race, while also providing more personnel options for Coach Kim Sang Sik.