HKSS Vietnam Trip (Day 4 - 23 June 2011)

HKSS C boys team had grown closer to each other during this trip.
Let this bonding amongst players help them overcome the tough matches in the National round.
HKSS C boys had learn a lot during this trip and definitely grown closer.

HKSS C boys were generously sharing the details of their roommates.
It was eye-opening to learning about the various habits of different players
through the night reflection.
Everyone contributed and had a good laugh.

As the game went on, the injury takes a toll on HKSS C boys.
HCMC district 8 U14 team scored a well taken goal on the left of HKSS box.
Final score 1-2.
HKSS C boys ended the training tour with 2 wins and 1 defeat.

Coach Zai pays close attention to the situation on the pitch.
The score at half time was 1-1.
Daniel scoring the well deserved equaliser.

Adryan getting into the action.

Daniel awaiting the result of the coin toss.

Now it's the C boys to take on the Vietnamese.
Daniel captains the game.

Alfian doing the coin toss after exchange of souvenir.
The game ended in 0-3 defeat for the B boys.

Hand shake before kick off.

3 teachers and coach Zai.

Coach Zai with the souvenir pennant from HKSS.

Group photo for B boys for the 3rd friendly game.

The U16 team from HCMC District 8.

Warm up with emphasis on good passing.

B boys warming up for the game.
The 3rd match would be against the strongest U16 team from district 8.

Mr Ng was impressed by the standard of cleanliness of the streets of Ho Chi Minh City.
There were very few or no rubbish on the streets at all.
The rubbish would vanish in 5 minutes literally as all rubbish
could be recycled and sold for money in this city.

Overall, the experience was still good in Thanh Long Hotel.
It was away from city area so the boys literally had no distractions.
The training facilities is just next to the hotel room.
The boys would report for training at 6.30 am with their gears without traveling on tour bus.
Breakfast is at 9am and the boys get a short break in their hotel.
We move out for lunch and game at 11am.
That was the routine for 3 days in Thanh Long.
The service quality could still be improved but HKSS had a good time in Thanh Long.

One last check before leaving Thanh Long.

HKSS checking out of Thanh Long.

Coach Zai in front of the dining area where we had breakfast in Thanh Long.

Everyone getting together for some light recovery before relaxing.

Coach Zai giving HKSS C boys some tips on how to do active recovery in the water.

Coach Zai also gets into the water.Khairi having fun.

HKSS C boys doing some recovery work after the grueling days of training and games.
It was not all relax and play in the swimming pool.

Water boys from HKSS.

HKSS C boys.

C boys took a while to get into the water.

HKSS B boys.

Khidir and Suhaimi at the swimming pool doing recovery work.

HKSS C boys doing extra morning jog and work out before breakfast.

Coach Zai in front of the Thanh Long Hotel.