The Cambodian team will have a friendly match against the Vietnamese team at Go Dau Stadium, Binh Duong on March 19. Both teams consider this an important test to prepare for the first match of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.
In preparation for this match, coach Koji Gyotoku called up 23 players, notably 5 naturalized players, including striker Nieto Rondon from Colombia, defenders Takaki Ose and Yudai Ogawa from Japan, striker Coulibaly Abdel Kader from the Ivory Coast and defender Kanh Mo from South Africa. These players have all competed in the 2024 ASEAN Cup.
With a strongly upgraded squad, the Cambodian team is expected to play well against the Vietnamese team, especially when the home team lacks key striker Nguyen Xuan Son.
However, the head-to-head record between the two teams is completely in favor of the Vietnamese team.
According to statistics from the 11v11 page, since 1995, the Vietnam team has met the Cambodia team in 10 matches, winning all, scoring 47 goals, conceding 6 goals.
In the last 3 matches, the Vietnamese team won against Cambodia, not even allowing the opponent to score any goals. At the AFF Cup held in 2021, the Vietnam team - then led by coach Park Hang-seo won the neighboring team 4-0.
Tien Linh (double), Bui Tien Dung and Nguyen Quang Hai were the players who scored for the Vietnam team. All three players have been called up to the national team this time. With a squad that has played well together for many years, just won the ASEAN Cup 2024, Kim Sang-sik and his team promise to continue to extend their winning streak when meeting the Cambodian team.
For Tien Linh, Bui Vi Hao or Vo Hoang Minh Khoa, the match taking place at Go Dau Stadium will give them more motivation. All 3 players are playing for Binh Duong team, so they are very familiar with this football field.
The Vietnam vs Cambodia match will take place at 7:30 p.m. on March 19.
