Huynh Nhu is the best in round 6 of the Portuguese women's tournament
The point-based title tournament is calculated similar to the online game Fantasy Premier League. With two goals and one assist in the match Lank Vilaverdense drew 3-3 Famalicao on November 5, Huynh Nhu received the highest score - 15 points, thereby winning the Best Player award. Previously, the Vietnamese striker was also voted the best player in this match.
Huynh Nhu is also named in the Team of the Year 6 Liga BPI in the 3-5-2 diagram. Accordingly, she stood with striker Telma Encarnacao (Maritimo). The three midfielders are Valeria Cantuario (Benfica), Vanessa Marques (Braga) and Raquel Fernandes (Famalicao). The five defenders are Priscila Campota, Joana Silva (Maritimo), Beatriz Rodrigues (Braga), Ana Assucena (Damaiense) and Ines Maia (Famalicao). Meanwhile, the goalkeeper is Hannah Seabert (Sporting Lisbon).
In the match against Famalicao, Huynh Nhu was kicked for the first time and made a bold impression. 46 minutes, she scored the first goal from the penalty, equalizing 1-1. After Lank was down 3-1, Huynh Nhu played the hero with a one-touch finish from close range to shorten the score to 2-3 in 72 minutes. Three minutes later, she dribbled past two opposing players. then poked an assist slot for his teammates to equalize 3-3.
After the match, Huynh Nhu shared with MetaSports: "I was a bit nervous the first time I started. I was also afraid of not meeting the coach's confidence enough. However, after scoring the first goal, I was more confident. to play".
The striker born in 1991 had to leave the field in the 81st minute on a stretcher because of an injury. She broke her ankle but it was not serious, just resting for a few days to be able to return to the competition.
On November 20, Huynh Nhu will play with Lank in the third round of the Portuguese League Cup against Ovarense. A week later, the team kicked the 7th round of Liga BPI against Damaiense. Currently, Lank is sixth with eight points, three points behind the top team Famalicao and 10 points behind the top team Benfica.
Lank borrowed Huynh Nhu from Ho Chi Minh City Club I for one year. The captain of the Vietnamese women's team receives a monthly salary of about 1,500 USD (about 36 million VND). In addition, she was provided with housing and food service by the club.
Before going to Portugal, the striker from Tra Vinh won seven national championships and four national cups with Ho Chi Minh City. At the team level, Huynh Nhu won three SEA Games gold medals, an AFF Cup championship, and a ticket to the 2023 Women's World Cup. She has four times won the Vietnam Golden Ball and holds the record for the most goals scored for the team. (59 goals).
