In goal, goalkeeper Nguyen Filip was given a starting spot. This is a rare time this goalkeeper has returned to the starting lineup of the Vietnamese team after a long absence.
In the defense, the trio of center-backs includes captain Do Duy Manh, Bui Hoang Viet Anh and Doan Van Hau. Notably, this is Van Hau's return to the national team main squad after more than 3 years. The two wings continue to be held by Cao Pendant Quang Vinh and Truong Tien Anh.
In the midfield area, the midfield pair Nguyen Hoang Duc and Nguyen Quang Hai continued to be trusted after an effective combination in the victory against Bangladesh.
In attack, the trio Nguyen Hai Long, Do Hoang Hen and Nguyen Xuan Son started in the 3-4-3 formation. This is the first time Xuan Son and Hoang Hen have started from the beginning in the national team jersey.
Previously, the Vietnamese team had early qualified for the 2027 Asian Cup finals after being defeated 3-0 by Malaysia in the first leg. Therefore, the match at Thien Truong Stadium is only a formality. However, coach Kim Sang-sik still sets a goal to achieve positive results to maintain form and create momentum for the next tournaments.
The Korean coach emphasized that the whole team will play with the highest concentration to respond to the cheers of the fans and continue to build forces towards long-term goals.
