The Vietnamese team closed the ASEAN Cup 2026 group stage with the top spot in Group A, winning 10 points after 4 matches including 3 wins and 1 draw. This result helps coach Kim Sang-sik's team have a favorable preparation for the confrontation with Malaysia in the semi-finals.
Currently, the Vietnamese team has the strongest squad participating in the tournament, while Malaysia is facing difficulties when some clubs do not return troops, besides injuries and not yet in the best physical condition.
Coach Tan Cheng Hoe once admitted the limitations in Malaysia's preparation process. However, he believes that solidarity and fighting spirit have helped the team overcome difficulties to win the right to enter the top 4 strongest teams.
The captain of the Malaysian team also assessed that Vietnam possesses the strongest force in the tournament. This is a clear advantage for the defending champion when entering the two semi-final matches.
However, the defending champion still needs to be cautious. The two draws against Singapore and Cambodia show that the team is not really stable in finishing and organizing attacks against the opponent's deep defense.
The match between Malaysia and Vietnam in the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 semi-finals at 8:00 PM today (August 16), live on FPT Play, TV360 and VTV6 channel.
Live stream link:
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