Lineups to start
Pre-match information
After being determined to have used naturalized players improperly, the Malaysian team was defeated in 2 matches against Vietnam and Nepal, and was deducted a total of 6 points.
From the direct competing position, Malaysia dropped to second place with 9 points and officially lost a ticket to the finals. Meanwhile, the Vietnamese team was added 3 points, rising to the top with 15 points and soon won a ticket to continue 1 match before.
When the point factor is no longer decisive, the rematch between the two teams switches to new goals.
For Malaysia, the upcoming match is an opportunity to re-examine the quality of the squad in conditions where there are no more naturalized players who have participated before.
The coaching staff needs to determine the stability of the current positions, and at the same time review the adaptability of the factors given the opportunity to replace them.
Conversely, the Vietnamese team entered the match with the goal of maintaining a favorable streak of results. Previously, the friendly match with Bangladesh was used as a preparation step when coach Kim Sang-sik conducted a squad test.
Some positions are rotated to check their ability to meet tactical requirements, and at the same time create additional backup plans for different situations.
Although no longer under pressure about the result, both teams still have their own goals in this match.
