According to the match schedule, U22 Vietnam will have a match against U22 Uzbekistan in the second round of the CFA Team China 2025 friendly tournament.
In the opening match, coach Dinh Hong Vinh and his team shared points with U22 Korea after a 1-1 draw. Striker Thanh Nhan scored for U22 Vietnam in the 51st minute, but then let the opponent equalize the score in the final minute of the match.
However, this is still a very encouraging result for U22 Vietnam when playing fairly with opponents who are rated higher in both strength and expertise.
However, the upcoming challenge for U22 Vietnam will be much greater when Uzbekistan possesses a strong squad of players with good technique and foundation.
Coach Dinh Hong Vinh said: " Commenting on the next opponent, Coach Dinh Hong Vinh said: "Uzbekistan has a very disciplined physique, physical strength and playing style. We will focus on recovering our physical strength, adjusting tactics accordingly and preparing the best mentality. This will be a big challenge, but also an opportunity for the players to assert themselves".
The U22 Uzbekistan squad has many outstanding players, typically Bekhruz Askarov, Asadbek Rakhimzhonov, Nodir Abdurazzakov or Nodir Soyibov.
In the opening match, the Central Asian team dominated the home team U22 China with a series of smooth and dangerous combinations in front of the opponent's penalty area, but could not score. Therefore, they are determined to seek 3 points against U22 Vietnam.
The match between U22 Vietnam and U22 Uzbekistan takes place at 6:35 p.m. today (March 23). Currently, no Vietnamese station owns the television rights for this tournament.
Lao Dong Newspaper will update the progress and results of the match to readers HERE.
