Vietnam Football Hot News Today March 23: Vietnam National Team Welcomes New Players; Quang Hai Cautious About CAHN's Championship Race.

Ninh Binh players joined the Vietnam national team training session from the afternoon of March 21. Photo: Minh Dan
From the afternoon of March 22, the Vietnam national team squad was supplemented with a group of 6 players including Dang Van Lam, Nguyen Hoang Duc, Le Ngoc Bao, Truong Tien Anh, Pham Gia Hung (Ninh Binh Club) and Khuat Van Khang (The Cong Viettel Club).
A group of 7 players from Hanoi Police Club including Doan Van Hau, Bui Hoang Viet Anh, Nguyen Quang Hai, Cao Pendant Quang Vinh, Le Pham Thanh Long, Tran Dinh Trong and Nguyen Filip will join the team today (March 23).
The training session proceeded according to the coaching staff's plan. Players returning from recent matches mainly performed recovery exercises, while the remaining players underwent additional tactical drills to enhance team cohesion. Forward Nguyen Xuan Son, due to minor discomfort, also focused on recovery training to quickly regain optimal physical condition.
During this session, the striker currently playing for Nam Dinh Club continued separate training with the doctor, performing recovery exercises.
According to the medical team's assessment, Xuan Son's injury is not serious. The coaching staff decided not to risk it, aiming to avoid recurrence given that the Vietnam national team has two important matches ahead.
Quang Hai Cautious About CAHN's Championship Race
CAHN Club created a 7-point gap over the chasing team The Cong Viettel after defeating SHB Da Nang in the postponed match of Round 13 of V-League.

Quang Hai celebrates the 1-0 victory over SHB Da Nang with teammates. Photo: VPF
"Even though the gap is 7 points, Hai and the teammates will always stay focused and cannot be careless in any match. Certainly, no match is easy. The whole team needs to maintain this focus and united spirit until the final match.
The most important thing for Hai and the teammates is the 3 points. Hai always strives to contribute his best within his capabilities. And if scoring a goal, that would be very joyful because Hai can contribute to the team's achievement," Quang Hai shared after the match.
Quang Hai and 6 teammates will join the Vietnam national team to prepare for the rematch against Malaysia in the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers.
The 1997-born player stated: "Hai will try to recover physically as well as prepare mentally to contribute to the national team."
CAHN Club Assistant Coach Stunned When SHB Da Nang Foreign Player Pushed Him
CAHN's assistant coach Luis Viegas was stunned after a clash with forward David Henen during the 1-0 victory over the home team Da Nang in the postponed Round 13 match of V.League 2025/26 on March 22 evening.

CAHN's assistant coach Luis Viegas was stunned. Screenshot
The incident occurred in the 89th minute, while CAHN was leading, Da Nang launched a counterattack but the ball went out of bounds. Henen rushed to retrieve the ball for a quick restart, but was obstructed by Mr. Viegas. An immediate clash ensued, causing the CAHN assistant to fall near the technical area, holding his face and showing signs of dizziness.
Fourth official Truong Hong Vu and several players intervened. Henen later continued exchanging words with CAHN's goalkeeper coach Valdir Bardi. Center backs Que Ngoc Hai and Cao Pendant Quang Vinh had to repeatedly restrain and calm down the 1996-born forward.
Da Nang's coach Le Duc Tuan also approached the away team's technical area, signaling to request the CAHN coaching staff to remain calm.