Vietnam U-19 Holds Closed Training Session in Medan Ahead of AFF U-19 2026

MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM – Vietnam's U-19 national team conducted a training session on Sunday afternoon, May 31, 2026, at Taman Cadika Football Stadium in Medan Johor District, Medan City. The session is part of the team's preparations for the AFF U-19 Cup 2026.

The squad arrived at approximately 15:45 WIB in a green team bus at Taman Cadika. According to the training schedule, the session began at 16:00 WIB and lasted around 90 minutes, concluding at 17:30 WIB.

Closed Training Session Away from Public Access

The entire training session was conducted behind closed doors under strict supervision from Vietnam's coaching staff. The main access gate to Taman Cadika was secured, with three security personnel deployed to monitor the area.

The closed-door format is believed to be part of tactical preparations, designed to keep training strategies away from public observation and opposition scouting.

Medan Dispora Follows PSSI and AFF Guidelines

Head of the Youth and Sports Agency of Medan City (Dispora Medan), H. Tengku Chairuniza, confirmed the use of the facility by the Vietnam U-19 team.

He emphasized that the agency is only following official directives from the organizing committee and the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI).

"We at Cadika simply follow the instructions from the organizing committee and PSSI," said Tengku Chairuniza on Sunday afternoon, May 31, 2026.

He added that the use of the facility is based on recommendations from both the AFF and PSSI to accommodate participating teams' preparation needs.

"According to AFF and PSSI recommendations, the facility is suitable for training sessions," he further explained.

Taman Cadika Temporarily Closed to Public

Tengku Chairuniza also clarified that Taman Cadika was only closed during the training session and reopened shortly afterward.

"The park was only closed for a few hours, not for the entire day—just during the training session," he said.

He also noted that the decision to conduct a closed training session may be linked to tactical considerations.

"It is likely related to tactical drills that teams do not want observed," he added.

Previously, the Timor-Leste U-19 national team also held a training session at the same venue on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

"Before Vietnam, Timor-Leste trained here on Saturday. Now it's Vietnam's turn," Tengku Chairuniza concluded. (IDNC)

REPORTER: Teguh Panjaitan |
EDITOR: Fik Sagala

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