The Malaysian team arrived in Vietnam on the evening of March 28. They will have about 2 days to get used to the conditions of the field and weather before entering the competition match at Thien Truong Stadium.
Before the match, midfielder Nooa Laine said that the Malaysian team aims to achieve a good result when playing away against Vietnam at Thien Truong Stadium.
The upcoming match is definitely very difficult when playing away against Vietnam. But we have a very strong squad and are capable of winning. Every time I go on the field, I want to win. This is a big responsibility when wearing the national team jersey and I will try my best," the player born in 2002 said.
Laine also assessed that the preparation process of the Malaysian team took place smoothly after the training camp in Bangkok (Thailand). According to him, the field conditions and physical condition of the players are guaranteed, helping the whole team to be ready for the match.
At the individual level, this midfielder is one of the players who regularly plays recently, taking on roles in midfield or defense depending on tactical requirements.
Malaysia entered the match in a context where they no longer had a chance to compete for tickets to the 2027 Asian Cup after being deducted 6 points for using naturalized players against regulations.
However, they still retain the core force that played at the Asian Cup, and also have the presence of many other naturalized players.
Coach Peter Cklamovski believes that this match is still of great significance to the team.
This is an important match for 2 reasons. First, this is a match to regain honor. Second, this type of match is like regaining what has been lost," Cklamovski said.
In addition, the Australian coach also emphasized that this is an opportunity for the remaining players to show their ability when some faces are absent.
On the opposite side, the Vietnamese team has secured a spot in the 2027 Asian Cup finals and just had a friendly victory against Bangladesh. The home team has some additional additions in force, creating more options in the squad.
