Nepal vs Vietnam match review, 7:30 p.m. October 14: 90 minutes to assert strength

Comments on the match between Nepal and Vietnam, 7:30 p.m. on October 14: 90 minutes to prove strength - photo 1

Nepal vs Vietnam form

The return match between Nepal and Vietnam was supposed to be held in Kathmandu. However, due to security issues, the match was later moved to Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Minh City) to help both teams avoid the hassle of traveling and save costs.

In the first leg a few days ago at Go Dau Stadium, despite being rated higher, the Vietnamese team encountered many difficulties. It took the home team less than 10 minutes to open the score but the visitors equalized in the same amount of time.

A tight defensive style of play, based on a fighting spirit, helped the team under the direction of coach Matthew Ross create a solid wall in front of the goal guarded by Kiran Limbu.

But it must also be admitted that the Vietnamese team did not perform as expected.

While the attack wasted some clear chances, the defense had some unfortunate mistakes. The disorganization and lack of cohesion in the ball development were also obvious problems.

However, against a weaker opponent, coach Kim Sang-sik has reason to experiment with both playing style and personnel.

But to some extent, the "Golden Star Warriors" still need to bring more impressive highlights, because we have all the favorable factors in hand.

Comments on the match between Nepal and Vietnam, 7:30 p.m. on October 14: 90 minutes to prove strength - photo 2 — 3 points are unlikely to slip out of the hands of the Golden Star Warriors (Photo: VFF)

With favorable time, favorable location, and favorable people, Vietnam will probably still take home all 3 points. That is still the most realistic goal for coach Kim Sang-sik and his team to hope to dethrone Malaysia, the team that will most likely be disqualified due to the fake documents of 7 naturalized players.

For their part, Nepal promised to still enter the match with determination to find their first points. Coach Matthew Ross himself pumped up the spirit of his students before the battle at Thong Nhat Stadium.

"In the first leg, a few inexperienced situations made Nepal pay the price, especially in the situation that led to the red card. The whole team will have to learn from experience and need to concentrate highly for the upcoming match. With enough players, we can create a more balanced match," the strategist born in 1978 confidently shared at the press conference.

The Vietnam team is entering a pivotal stage in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. Any mistake at this time can easily be paid for dearly.

Before facing their main opponent Malaysia in the final match at the end of March next year, the Golden Star Warriors need to solve easier problems such as Nepal or Laos.

Nepal vs Vietnam team information

Nepal: Midfielder Laken Limbu is absent due to suspension.

Vietnam: If not counting long-term injuries, Quang Hai is still the most notable absence.

Expected lineup Nepal vs Vietnam

Nepal: Kiran Limbu, Sanish Shrestha, Suman Shrestha, Ananta Tamang, Rohit Chand, Arik Bista, Jung Karki, Subash Bam, Rohan Karki, Ayush Ghalan, Manish Dangi

Vietnam: Van Lam, Tien Anh, Xuan Manh, Duy Manh, Van Vi, Quang Vinh, Hoang Duc, Thanh Long, Thanh Nhan, Tien Linh, Tuan Hai

Prediction: 0-2

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