On the evening of October 14, the Vietnam team will play the match again against the Nepal team at Thong Nhat Stadium in the second leg of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.
After a 3-1 victory in the first leg, coach Kim Sang-sik and his team set a goal of not only winning all 3 points but also showing a more convincing playing style.
In the first leg, despite controlling the game and winning, the Vietnamese team still showed many limitations, especially in defense and ability to take advantage of opportunities.
The whole team has made necessary adjustments in recent training sessions, hoping to improve both attack efficiency and solidity in defense.
Coach Kim Sang-sik said that Nepal will likely continue to play deep defense, so he asked his players to move flexibly, coordinate quickly and finish more decisively.
The home field advantage and the quality of the squad are considered the basis for the Vietnamese team to proactively apply the playing style from the start.
Compared to the first leg, the Korean strategist can make some changes to personnel to refresh the squad.
Some young players in the U23 age group such as Hieu Minh, Thanh Nhan, Dinh Bac or Xuan Bac are likely to be given the opportunity to play to increase their attack and intensity.
In the goalkeeper position, Trung Kien can replace his senior Dang Van Lam, while the midfield continues to put their trust in the duo Hoang Duc - Hai Long.
In addition, the team also focuses on set pieces, which are strengths that can create a breakthrough against the crowded defense of Nepal.
The goal of the whole team is to control the game, apply continuous pressure and aim for a complete victory in both score and playing style.
The match between the Vietnamese team and Nepal will take place at 7:30 p.m. on October 14 at Thong Nhat Stadium (HCMC).
Fans expect the red team to provide a great performance, thereby strengthening their confidence in the journey towards the 2027 Asian Cup.
Score prediction: Nepal team 0-3 Vietnam team
