Vietnam - Laos (Half-time) 0-0: Waiting for the first 3 points

Vietnam team aims to win against Laos - Photo: NGUYEN KHOI

This will be the opening match of the Vietnamese team in Group F of the 3rd qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup. A few days ago, coach Kim Sang Sik's team had the opportunity to test the squad in a friendly match against Cambodia.

Despite winning 2-1, the Vietnamese team could not satisfy their fans. The reigning ASEAN Cup champions had a disjointed and ineffective match day as the players revealed many problems in their attacking ability due to lack of ideas.

The gap in skill level between the main team and the reserve players was also evident. For example, when Hoang Duc left the field, the Vietnamese team could no longer maintain the pace of the game.

The midfielder of Phu Dong Ninh Binh is not seriously injured, so he can play in the match against Laos. This can be considered good news for coach Kim Sang Sik, in the context that he has not found a worthy replacement in the midfield.

On the attack line, the absence of Nguyen Xuan Son will be a difficult problem for the Vietnamese team. Now all the responsibility for scoring goals falls on Nguyen Tien Linh. Against an opponent that is not rated too highly, fans can believe that the 2024 Golden Ball will complete the task.

But the important thing is that the coaching staff and players of the Vietnamese team must not be subjective against Laos. This time, they bring a significantly stronger squad than in the 2024 ASEAN Cup. Among them, the three "Laotian" stars Victor Ngovinassack, Roman Angot and Theo Klein are all playing abroad and have quite good professional qualifications.

3 points is the goal that the Vietnamese team is aiming for. To do that, they must play with determination, focus and the highest level of performance. Winning is a must for the Vietnamese team in the upcoming journey in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, when they will then have to face a very strong Malaysia with a squad of quality naturalized stars in June.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/viet-nam-lao-hiep-1-0-0-cho-3-diem-dau-tien-20250325113620186.htm