Hot Vietnamese football news today 28/7: Goalkeeper Van Lam returns to training; SLNA recruits Brazilian striker

Hot Vietnamese football news today 28/7: Goalkeeper Van Lam returns to training; SLNA recruits Brazilian striker.

Goalkeeper Van Lam returns to training

The Vietnam national team has received a positive boost in squad strength as goalkeeper Dang Van Lam has returned to training with the whole team after a period of individual recovery work.

During the afternoon training session on July 27, head coach Kim Sang Sik had all 25 players available. Previously, Van Lam did not take part in the 7-0 victory over Timor Leste as he was not yet fit and had to stay at the hotel to follow a personal training program.

The return of the Ninh Binh Club goalkeeper gives the coaching staff more options in the goalkeeper position, alongside Le Giang Patrik, who performed well in the opening match.

Along with Van Lam, midfielder Nguyen Tai Loc has also recovered from injury and returned to normal training, adding another personnel option for the Vietnam national team ahead of the important match against Singapore.

On July 27 and 28, the Vietnam national team decided to train behind closed doors, not opening the session for media coverage.

Coach Kim Sang Sik is focusing on perfecting tactical moves and keeping the game plan confidential before the clash with Singapore, which takes place at 8:00 PM on July 31 at My Dinh National Stadium.

Hue and PVF qualify for the national U17 football championship final

Hue and PVF will meet in the final of the 2026 National U17 Football Championship – Red Dragon Cup after both overcame their opponents in the semifinals held on the afternoon of July 27.

In the first semifinal, Hue defeated SHB Da Nang 1-0 thanks to the only goal from Anh Ky. The representative from the ancient capital played disciplined football and made the most of their opportunity to reach the national U17 final for the first time in history.

PVF continued to assert their status as title contenders by overcoming Hanoi 2-0. The traditionally strong youth development team dominated the match and scored two goals to secure the remaining spot in the final of the tournament.

The presence of Hue and PVF in the final is considered well-deserved after their consistent performances from the group stage through the knockout rounds.

Hue stands on the verge of making history with their first title, while PVF aims for another national U17 championship, extending the impressive record of one of Vietnam's leading youth academies.

Direct ticket sales for Vietnam vs Singapore match

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has opened direct ticket sales for the match between the Vietnam national team and the Singapore national team in the group stage of the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026, taking place at 8:00 PM on July 31 at My Dinh National Stadium.

Direct ticket sales will be held on July 28: from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM; on July 29 and 30: mornings from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM; afternoons from 1:45 PM to 4:30 PM.

On July 31: mornings from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM; afternoons from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

The organizing committee has issued four ticket price categories: 200,000 VND, 300,000 VND, 400,000 VND, and 500,000 VND, allowing fans to have many suitable options. When purchasing tickets, spectators must bring their original ID card or passport for verification as per regulations. Each person may buy the number of tickets as stipulated by the organizing committee.

The match against Singapore is the home opener for coach Kim Sang Sik's team at the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026.

SLNA recruits Brazilian striker

SLNA Club continues to strengthen its squad for the 2026/27 V.League season after reaching an agreement to recruit Brazilian striker Gabriel Moyses.

The striker born in 2002 has a height of 1.90m and is considered a center-forward with advantages in physique, aerial ability, and hold-up play.

In the past season, Gabriel Moyses played for Athletic Club, a team currently competing in the Brazilian Serie B, gaining more experience in a highly competitive football environment.

The coaching staff hopes the 24-year-old forward will quickly adapt and become a key attacking force, filling the gap left by Michael Olaha after he left the club.

With his youth, good physical foundation, and development potential, Gabriel Moyses is expected to bring a fresh breeze to SLNA's attack.

The Brazilian striker could become one of the notable foreign players of the Nghe An team in the 2026/27 season.