Big challenge for U22 Indonesia

After a fairly easy group stage (winning all 4 matches) because they faced weak opponents, U22 Indonesia faced a real challenge named U22 Vietnam in the semi-finals of SEA Games 32.

U22 Indonesia (red) had easy victories in the group stage

Before this match, coach Indra Sjafri was directly present at the Prince stadium to watch U22 Vietnam play Thailand. But what this strategist gained was probably not much because coach Philippe Troussier made up to 8 substitutions.

The captain of U22 Indonesia is even more worried when U22 Vietnam plays well against Thailand. Coach Troussier's team improves after each match.

Obviously, just carefully studying the opponent is not enough for coach Indra Sjafri and his team. If U22 Indonesia cannot play at their best and have a suitable strategy, they will certainly encounter countless difficulties when facing the defending SEA Games champion.

Confident victory

In the match against Thailand, coach Philippe Troussier did not seem to care much about who he would face in the semi-finals. That is why the French strategist used more than half of the squad as reserve players.

U22 Vietnam had some difficulty after conceding an early goal, but then equalized and made Thailand sweat in the second half.

U22 Vietnam played well in the match against Thailand despite the lineup change.

A draw brought back many things for coach Philippe Troussier. U22 Vietnam is more complete after each match, and the whole team is ready for the semi-final match against Indonesia.

In addition to learning about the opponent's strengths and weaknesses, coach Philippe Troussier and his students have many options regarding personnel and playing style.

There was a bit of concern when U22 Vietnam lost Quoc Viet due to a sprained ankle, however, Mr. Troussier still had quality strikers such as Thanh Nhan, Van Truong and especially Van Tung.

Meeting Indonesia, U22 Vietnam returned with the strongest lineup, with goalkeepers Quan Van Chuan, Tuan Tai, Quang Thinh, Tien Long, Minh Trong, Duc Phu, Thai Son, Van Khang, Van Truong, Thanh Nhan, Van Tung.

Confidence in victory with U22 Vietnam players

After 4 matches in the group stage, the players have become familiar with the philosophy of ball control and high pressing, which will put a lot of pressure on the opponent. Van Tung and his teammates played fairly with Indonesia and confidently defeated their opponents in 90 minutes.

Coach Philippe Troussier affirmed that U22 Vietnam has prepared carefully and is ready for the semi-final match with the goal of winning and getting a ticket to the final of SEA Games 32.

Expected lineup of U22 Vietnam: Quan Van Chuan, Tuan Tai, Quang Thinh, Tien Long, Minh Trong, Duc Phu, Thai Son, Van Khang, Van Truong, Thanh Nhan, Van Tung

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