China U23 team is highly confident ahead of the semi-final match against Vietnam - Photo: Sohu
In the article, Sohu called the Vietnam U23 team "a lower-level version of Japan," arguing that coach Kim Sang Sik's team has a playing style very similar to Japan's, but a lower-level version.
According to Sohu , facing such a team, the Chinese U23 team will certainly prioritize defense and there is no need to be overly apprehensive.
Compared to Japan and South Korea, Vietnam is the most suitable opponent that China would like to face in the semi-finals, Sohu wrote.
This report points out three reasons for this assessment. Firstly, psychologically, the Chinese U23 team will not feel much pressure when facing Vietnam – this is completely different from when they face Japan, South Korea, or Uzbekistan.
Secondly, in terms of physical strength and stature, China is completely superior. China can take advantage of this significant advantage to seek goals from set pieces and corner kicks, especially since Vietnam's two most recent goals conceded both came from overhead kicks.
Finally, China has a thorough understanding of Vietnam, as the two teams have met repeatedly in recent friendly matches. In the two most recent matches, China drew one and lost one against Vietnam, but both times the Chinese U23 team did not have its strongest lineup.
Having advanced to the semi-finals, the Chinese U23 team has reason to hope for a place in the final, Sohu concludes.
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