Vietnam team plays well, but...
Bukit Jalil is not only the largest stadium in Southeast Asia (with a capacity of over 87,000 seats), but also one of the most intimidating destinations for any visiting team in the region. For Malaysia, this is a place that has witnessed many resounding victories, and they will not miss the opportunity to use home advantage to put pressure on the Vietnamese team - an opponent they have not beaten in the past 10 years.
The match between Malaysia and Vietnam, in the second round of Group F - the final qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup, will take place at 8:00 p.m. on June 10 (Vietnam time). This is the ideal time to attract millions of fans to watch on television. However, up to this point (June 3), no Vietnamese television or media unit has owned the broadcasting rights for this match. It is known that the amount of money that a television unit must pay the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to buy the broadcasting rights for the match between Malaysia and Vietnam is very large.
Cong Phuong (10) left the Vietnam national team due to a recurring injury.
PHOTO: NGOC LINH
Quoc Viet (right) joined the national team
Malaysia is determined
After the first round, both Vietnam and Malaysia have 3 points. However, the superior goal difference (+5 compared to +2) helps the Golden Star team temporarily lead Group F. However, the wind will change direction if coach Kim Sang-sik and his team cannot get a favorable result against Malaysia.
The Malaysian team under coach Peter Cklamovski showed a fresh and determined face. The Australian captain has boosted his morale by declaring that he will "break the 10-year streak of not winning against Vietnam". The call-up of many naturalized players also clearly shows the great determination of the Malaysians in the upcoming match. On June 2, the Malaysian press confirmed that the country's football federation has quietly added at least 3 more naturalized players to the current list, including defender Facundo Garces (Argentine origin) from the Spanish club Alaves and striker Jefte Betancor (Spanish) from the Greek club Olympiacos. In addition, there is the possibility of defender Jon Irazabal (also of Spanish origin) who has a Malaysian passport and is playing for Sabah FC (Azerbaijan). Not to mention the addition of naturalized striker of Colombian origin, Rodrigo Holgado.
Injury worsens, Cong Phuong leaves Vietnam national team
On the Vietnamese team, coach Kim Sang-sik is facing a difficult problem in terms of personnel when the defense is missing many names due to injuries. The Korean coach is forced to call up additional names that do not have much experience in the Vietnamese team, such as Pham Ly Duc or Dang Van Toi. This clearly shows the pressure that the coaching staff of the Vietnamese team is under at the moment.
Cong Phuong leaves Vietnam national team
However, striker Nguyen Cong Phuong will not be able to attend this training session, preparing to leave the Vietnam national team when his foot injury becomes more serious, making it difficult for him to keep up with the general training volume. This is quite regrettable for the former HAGL striker himself, as well as for Vietnamese football fans. After 2 years, Cong Phuong has returned to the national team. This is also the first time the Nghe An striker has worn the Vietnam national team shirt under coach Kim Sang-sik.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/lich-thi-dau-dai-chien-malaysia-viet-nam-gio-vang-nhung-khan-gia-doi-song-gia-ban-quyen-qua-chat-185250603143731218.htm
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