Supercomputer rates Xuan Son and Hoang Hen as Asia's best VL players

Sofascore announced that Xuan Son, Hoang Hen, and Duy Manh were selected for the standout lineup in the final match of the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers.

The 3-1 victory over Malaysia not only allowed the Vietnamese national team to conclude the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers perfectly with six consecutive wins, but also left a distinct mark on international rankings and evaluations. The match at Thien Truong Stadium witnessed a convincing performance by the coach and his players, leading to three players—Xuan Son, Hoang Hen, and Duy Manh—being honored by the specialized site Sofascore in the standout lineup for the final match.

Among them, Xuan Son was the most prominent figure on the attacking line. The striker born in 1997 delivered an explosive performance by scoring a double against Malaysia, playing a crucial role in securing the win for his team. With his effective display, he received a rating of 8.7—the highest among forwards in this match round. This is also seen as a strong response from Xuan Son to previous doubts regarding his physical condition.

In another development, Syrian forward Ali Mustafa also had a notable match, scoring two goals and providing one assist in a decisive 5-1 victory over Afghanistan. However, considering the level of competition and match pressure, the encounter between Vietnam and Malaysia was assessed as more intense, so Mustafa's performance was not rated as highly as Xuan Son's.

Meanwhile, Hoang Hen demonstrated his crucial role in the midfield. Despite having limited appearances for the national team, the midfielder born in 1994 showed confidence and a quick ability to integrate. He effectively managed the task of orchestrating the play, helping the Vietnamese national team maintain stable and flexible control throughout the match.

Not only did he control the tempo, Hoang Hen also left his mark with a decisive pass that assisted Xuan Son in scoring to increase the lead to 2-0. This performance earned him a rating of 7.8 and a place in the standout lineup. This is a noteworthy step forward for a player still relatively new at the national team level.

In defense, Duy Manh also had a complete match, even standing out by contributing the opening goal with a precise header. Not only fulfilling defensive duties, he also helped create an early advantage for his team. Having three players featured in the standout lineup allowed Vietnam to dominate in quantity, surpassing Malaysia, Thailand, and Laos, thereby affirming the value of a victory rich in both professional and spiritual significance.

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