Lineup
Pre-match information
The Vietnam futsal team has to compete with high intensity after going through 4 matches in just 4 days. The tense match schedule has caused many key players to not have enough time to recover, directly affecting the team's ability to maintain the intensity of pressing and defense, which are the strengths of the team.
On the contrary, Thailand was given a break in the most recent match, thereby having a clear physical advantage. The home team of the 33rd SEA Games also brought the strongest force to the tournament, with many athletes competing abroad. Notable among them is Muhammad Osamanmusa, a player currently playing in Spain, playing an important role in the high-speed attacking style of Thai futsal.
The strength of the squad helps Thailand quickly show their advantage in the group stage. The Golden Temple team won big against Malaysia (7-1) and Myanmar (3-0), thereby temporarily taking the top spot. After two matches, Thailand and Malaysia both have 6 points, while Vietnam and Indonesia are behind with 3 points.
With the current situation, the Vietnam futsal team is required to achieve positive results. A victory against Thailand will help coach Diego Giustozzi and his team open up the opportunity to compete for gold medals. In case they cannot win all 3 points, at least a draw is also important for the goal of competing for medals.
However, the challenge for Vietnamese futsal became even greater when the team lost two important players, Tran Thai Huy and Chau Doan Phat, due to injury, unable to participate in the 33rd SEA Games. This forces the coaching staff to carefully calculate the personnel and tactics in the confrontation with the strongest opponent in the region.
