The U23 Vietnam team entered the semi-finals as the top team in Group B, facing the U23 Philippines team with the second place in Group A.
Coach Kim Sang-sik commented on the opponent: "U23 Philippines is a team with a very clear counter-attacking defensive style of play, with fast and technical players, especially No. 7 and No. 20.
This will be a big challenge for the U23 Vietnam defense. Our players need to focus highly to neutralize these dangerous spearheads.
Evaluating U23 Vietnam, coach McPherson of U23 Philippines said: They are a very quality team, with many players who have played for the national team and competed in the national championship. U23 Vietnam organized well, especially dangerous in set pieces.
The semi-final match between U23 Vietnam and U23 Philippines will take place at 4:00 p.m. tomorrow afternoon (July 25-) at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia, live on FPT Play.
