At the beginning of the post-match press conference, coach Kim Sang Sik commented: “ We played safely in the first half and waited until the second half to push the team higher to exploit Nepal’s physical strength. Tactically, we performed well and achieved the expected results.

The attacking players had many shots, but unfortunately they could not score more than 3 goals, they need to be more careful. However, scoring 3 goals is still a success for the Vietnamese team."

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Coach Kim Sang Sik affirmed that the Vietnamese team played well. Photo: Huu Ha

Talking about Nepal, the head coach of the Vietnam team gave the South Asian team many compliments: “ I think Nepal played quite well. Especially in terms of physical strength, so they caused us difficulties.

Regarding the goal conceded, it was a set piece situation, the players need to focus more on defense and this needs to be improved further."

Assessing the chances of winning tickets to the Asian Cup, the Korean captain said the Vietnamese team needs to try their best in the remaining 3 matches.

Meanwhile, Nepal head coach Matt Ross said the turning point of the match was Limbu's red card at the end of the first half: " It's really not easy to play against an opponent like Vietnam with one less player.

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Nepal coach Matt Ross promised the return match will be different. Photo: Huu Ha

The red card caused Nepal to lose balance. After that, the players played a bit naively, dribbling. But with the tactics, I am satisfied, and at the same time thank the players for playing well, persevering, not panicking in defense, everyone tried their best.

I also congratulate the Vietnam team on their victory. This is a top-class team in all areas. For the return match, we must study more carefully and learn more.

Nepal will play on equal terms with the Vietnamese team if they have enough players. The players themselves also need to learn more to develop their professional careers" – Nepal's coach concluded.

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Defeating Nepal, Vietnam team determined to compete with Malaysia Vietnam team easily won 3-1 against Nepal, in the third match of Group F, Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers, on the evening of October 9.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/hlv-kim-sang-sik-tuyen-viet-nam-hoan-thanh-tot-chien-thuat-2451023.html