Ngoc Hai shook hands with Duy Manh in the match against Hong Kong team.
Similar to the U.22 Vietnam team, the Vietnam team is going through many ups and downs with many question marks after the first match. The 1-0 victory over Hong Kong is not enough when people have not seen the shape of the playing style that coach Philippe Troussier wants to apply.
After facing an opponent ranked 52 places lower than them in FIFA, the Vietnamese team will look forward to the next friendly match at the FIFA Days in June 2023 by hosting the Syrian team ranked 5 places higher.
It is a match that promises to be full of pressure for coach Philippe Troussier and his team, especially when the opponent is led by famous coach Hector Cuper with a wealth of experience in coaching from Europe, Africa to Asia.
But at least the friendly match with Hong Kong created a foothold for coach Philippe Troussier, helping him see certain strengths of his players as a premise for a revolution in attack.
The centre-backs have been more involved in the build-up play from deep.
In particular, it is necessary to mention the defense which has been the strongest point of the Vietnamese team in recent years. Goalkeeper Dang Van Lam is still a reliable stopper, especially in face-to-face situations and high balls.
Above, the trio of central defenders Ngoc Hai, Duy Manh and Thanh Binh are showing positive signs, although there are a few mistakes, they are all corrected and covered promptly.
There were many situations where Vietnam's central defenders rotated and swapped positions continuously. Many times, people saw Ngoc Hai, Thanh Binh or Duy Manh move up to the opponent's third of the field, close to the touchline to cross the ball in just like Van Thanh or Tan Tai.
Captain Que Ngoc Hai stood out for his ability to defend and develop a powerful attack, including a cool goal from the 11m mark and was voted the best player of the match.
Coach Troussier's hug expressed satisfaction.
Obviously, in the revolution that coach Philippe Troussier is testing for the Vietnamese team, the defense is still a solid support for the 68-year-old coach.
After the victory over Hong Kong, the strategist nicknamed "White Witch" was very satisfied with the defense. Even the mistakes that followed were viewed positively by him.
"Holding the ball 80% of the time against Hong Kong, when the Vietnamese team had the ball, they pushed the formation up high and expanded, so every time they lost the ball, they gave the opponent a chance to attack quickly.
A successful high ball defense by the Vietnam team
After the game, we worked on counter-attacks and transitions. The problem is not the defenders' ability because they defend well. But to play well on the pitch, they need to adjust to the collective tactics.
In the match against Syria, we will face similar situations. The players and I will prepare more carefully, because when we have the ball, we need to prepare our defensive structure. I want the players to play smarter and more skillfully in defense," coach Troussier explained.
In fact, after the match with Hong Kong, the entire defense was given a rest, while the offense continued to experiment with "mixed" play with U.23 Vietnam and Hai Phong Club. This shows Coach Troussier's satisfaction and confidence in the solid foundation of the Vietnam team's defense.
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