Facing an opponent currently ranked 17th in the FIFA rankings, number 1 in Asia, the Vietnamese team is considered to be weaker and unlikely to create any surprises. Coach Philippe Troussier and his players clearly understand the strength of the "Blue Samurai" and set a specific goal to strive for: to play at their best, control the ball as best as possible, defend well, dominate space and make the most of opportunities.
Vietnam team ready to face "mountain" Japan at Asian Cup
Vietnam team completes preparations for opening match with Japan
Coach Hajime Moriyasu of the Japanese team also knows that Coach Philippe Troussier of the Vietnamese team is knowledgeable about Japanese football and the Japanese team. However, he and his colleagues have also thoroughly researched the Vietnamese team. With careful preparation and a squad of players in high form, Coach Hajime Moriyasu believes that his players will give a good match against the Vietnamese team.
Japan team aims to win Asian Cup
For the Japanese team, their biggest goal is to win the championship and want to win the first match of the group stage to "show off" their strength. Meanwhile, the Vietnamese team is trying hard in each match to strive for a ticket to the next round. If they lose to the Japanese team, they still have a chance to compete when they continue to face the Indonesian team and the Iraqi team.
The match between Vietnam and Japan will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Al Thumama Stadium. The match will be broadcast live on VTV5 and FPT platforms - the copyright holder of the Asian Cup in Vietnam.
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