Waiting for a brighter performance from the Vietnam U.23 team.

Vietnam U23 defeated Guam U23 (6-0) and Yemen U23 (1-0) to become the second team to qualify for the AFC U23 Asian Championship finals, after host nation Qatar. A positive aspect of these matches is that, despite not performing as expected, Coach Philippe Troussier's players still managed to secure three points. Thanks to winning both of their first two matches, Vietnam U23 can approach their final match against Singapore U23 with a relaxed mindset.

With the pressure of achieving results gone, the Vietnam U23 team (left) will find it easier to play.

Coach Troussier was not satisfied with both the overall tactics and the individual players' performance. The Vietnam U23 team controlled the ball and pressed their opponents, but lacked the composure and alertness to convert their possession into opportunities or goals.

Mr. Troussier compared the situation, noting that the Brazilian team only needed two attempts to score, while the Vietnamese team sometimes needed up to ten attempts to find the back of the net. The difference lies in the players' shortcomings in both technique and footballing mindset.

In youth competitions, each match is a step towards maturity. The youth team from the island nation of Singapore disappointed with a heavy defeat against U23 Yemen and a draw against U23 Guam. U23 Singapore lacked discipline and spirit in both matches. Compared to the SEA Games 32, Coach Nazri Nasir's team is an even weaker version.

With the pressure of achieving results gone, Coach Troussier can use a second-string lineup in this match with Dinh Bac, Van Khang, Vi Hao, Minh Khoa, Van Toan... These are promising players, but they need more time on the field to prove their class. A U23 Vietnam team with new players and a new look in the match against U23 Singapore will send a positive signal towards the U23 Asian Championship finals.

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