'We need to be alert to play well'

Before the match with host Malaysia, the second match of Group F - Final qualifying round of Asian Cup 2027 tonight (June 10), captain Duy Manh is confident that the whole team will know how to overcome the heat at Bukit Jalil Stadium.

Captain Do Duy Manh, who played in the 2018 AFF Cup final and most recently in a friendly match against Manchester United with the Southeast Asian All-Stars team, said: “I understand the heat and enthusiasm of the Malaysian audience. My teammates and I need to try to overcome the pressure from the home crowd, try to stay calm to play well and fulfill the responsibilities assigned by the coaching staff.”

Duy Manh added that the Malaysian team has had many changes, from the coach to the players.

“According to the information I know, the opposing team has 17-18 naturalized players as well as players playing abroad. They are all very high-quality players. This match will certainly not be an easy one for us. But we also have our own determination and goals. We will prepare the best to get the best results in the match,” Duy Manh emphasized.

Midfielder Chau Ngoc Quang said that the entire Vietnamese team had studied their opponents very carefully through videotapes: “The entire team has learned information about their opponents through studying videotapes of their previous matches. The coaching staff has also prepared and analyzed carefully to have an effective countermeasure.

Coach Kim and the tactical analysts helped us understand our opponents better. Each player on the team was assigned specific tasks to respond to each situation in the match. However, I will not share specific tactical exercises.

In Group F, Vietnam and Malaysia are considered two direct competitors for the only ticket to the 2027 Asian Cup Finals. After the first round, Vietnam temporarily leads the group with a 5-0 victory over Laos, while Malaysia ranks second with a 2-0 victory over Nepal. Statistics show that in the past 11 years since the 2014 AFF Cup, Malaysia has never won against Vietnam, with 7 losses and 1 draw.

The match between Malaysia and Vietnam will take place at 9:00 p.m. on June 10 (local time, 8:00 p.m. Vietnam time) at Bukit Jalil Stadium.

Tuan Ngoc

Source: https://baophapluat.vn/chung-toi-can-tinh-tao-de-thi-dau-tot-post551309.html