The Vietnam team will officially enter the competition in the 3rd qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup with a match against Laos at Binh Duong Stadium.
Before that, coach Kim Sang-sik and his team had a friendly match with the Cambodian team a few days ago. Despite a 2-1 victory over their opponents, the performance of the Vietnamese team was not really convincing.
The absence of Nguyen Xuan Son in the squad caused the team's attack lacking sharpness, not creating great pressure as well as the opportunity to put the ball into the opponent's penalty area. This needs to be improved by the players in the upcoming match.
In addition, some of Mr. Kim Sang-sik's experimental positions have not been effective. Therefore, the Korean coach is forced to calculate and arrange personnel appropriately to ensure the strength of the Vietnam team.
On the other side, the Laos team has made progress under coach Ha Hyoek-jun. The players are enhanced with their strengths, tact, better coordination and more flexible physique.
At the 2024 ASEAN Cup, the Laos team caused many difficulties for the Vietnam team during the first half in the opening match. It was not until Hai Long scored the opening goal that Vietnam was able to play more openly.
Therefore, at this time, Quang Hai and his teammates are not allowed to be subjective against their opponents. A big win and a convincing performance will help the Vietnamese team regain their confidence.
The match between Vietnam and Laos in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers will take place at 7:30 p.m. on March 25 at Binh Duong Stadium, live on FPT Play.
