Laos national team coach is afraid of striker Nguyen Xuan Son

(NLDO) - Playing at home when facing Vietnam in the 5th match of Group F of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, the Laos team aims to limit the number of goals conceded.

Laos have lost all chance of reaching the final round after 3 defeats and 1 win in the final qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup. Coach Ha Hyeok-jun's team lost heavily to both Malaysia and Vietnam and is currently ranked 3rd in Group F.

Coach Ha Hyeok-jun (left cover)

Therefore, although playing at home when facing Vietnam in the 5th match at 7pm on November 19, Laos is still considered weaker than the opponent and it is difficult to create a surprise. Coach Ha Hyeok-jun affirmed that the home team is ready and will try their best to limit the loss.

Mr. Ha Hyeok-jun said: "We have enough time to prepare and will try our best. The goal is to limit mistakes, not concede goals and make the most of opportunities. Nguyen Xuan Son is a very excellent player but the important thing is that we will play according to the plan we have built."

Nguyen Xuan Son became the center of attention in the match between Laos and Vietnam.

The Vietnamese team currently has 9 points after 4 matches and is ranked second in Group F. The match against Laos is considered an important stepping stone for coach Kim Sang-sik and his team to rekindle the opportunity to enter the final round of the 2027 Asian Cup.

The Vietnamese team is temporarily 3 points behind Malaysia in terms of both the sub-index and the result of the rematch between the Vietnamese team and the Malaysian team at the end of March 2026 will determine the final ranking of Group F, as well as the team that wins the ticket to Saudi Arabia in early 2027.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/hlv-tuyen-lao-e-ngai-chan-sut-nguyen-xuan-son-196251118175901234.htm