Pre-match information
In the opening match, U23 Vietnam created many chances but did not achieve efficiency in finishing. Coach Dinh Hong Vinh's team made 27 shots, but only put the ball into the net once. This is an issue that needs to be improved if U23 Vietnam wants to win all 3 points against U23 Philippines.
The match against U23 Kuwait took place in heavy rain, the field was wet, making it difficult for both teams to deploy the ball. The weather in Japan in recent days continues to have unfavorable developments, so the ability to control the ball and handle it quickly in a narrow range may become an important factor.
In the opposite direction, U23 Philippines entered the match with pressure after losing to U23 Uzbekistan 1-5. The defense of this team revealed many gaps when the opponent pushed up the attack speed. This is a point that U23 Vietnam can exploit, especially in transition situations.
Coach Dinh Hong Vinh also has to calculate the use of personnel and fitness distribution when the time between matches is not long. Players such as Cao Van Binh, Duc Anh, Phi Hoang, Quoc Cuong and Ngoc My are expected to play an important role.
A victory against U23 Philippines will help U23 Vietnam improve their position in the group and create an advantage before the next match.
