U23 Vietnam entered the match against U23 Philippines with the requirement to improve attacking efficiency after the 1-1 draw against U23 Kuwait. The previous match took place in heavy rain, the wet field also somewhat affected the playing style of the two teams.
U23 Vietnam still created a significant number of chances but have not converted correspondingly. 27 shots were taken and only one ball went into the net, showing that finishing is still a problem to be solved.
Compared to Vietnam, U23 Philippines is under greater pressure after the 1-5 defeat to U23 Uzbekistan. The defense of this team revealed gaps between the lines, and also had difficulty maintaining distance when the opponent pushed up the attack speed.
Weather conditions may also continue to affect the match. Heavy rains in Japan in recent days have made the field at times slippery and wet, requiring players to control the ball and handle situations faster.
In the upcoming match, U23 Vietnam needs to limit inaccurate passes in the midfield area, as well as make good use of set pieces and second balls.
The preparation time between matches is not long, so coach Dinh Hong Vinh must maintain stability in the squad and allocate physical strength reasonably. Players such as Cao Van Binh, Duc Anh, Phi Hoang, Quoc Cuong or Ngoc My will continue to be important options. A victory will help U23 Vietnam improve their position in the race to win tickets to the next round.
The match between U23 Vietnam vs U23 Philippines takes place at 1:30 PM today (September 18th) and is broadcast live on VTV6.
Live stream link:
//vtvgo. vn/channel/13
