Vietnam U22 vs Malaysia U22 form
The Vietnam U22 team began their quest for the SEA Games 33 gold medal with considerable difficulty, only narrowly defeating Laos U22 2-1. The challenge intensified when their direct competitor, Malaysia U22, easily thrashed Laos U22 4-1, securing first place and a significant advantage before the final matchday.
To overtake Malaysia and secure a direct ticket to the semi-finals, U22 Vietnam must defeat U22 Malaysia. That's the scenario in Group B, but in reality, the developments in the other two groups have made Vietnam's goal of reaching the semi-finals achievable.
In Group A, the second-placed team is guaranteed to only have 3 points. Meanwhile, in Group C, the unexpected defeat of title contender U22 Indonesia against U22 Philippines has made the Indonesian youth team's chances of advancing more precarious than ever.
Even with a resounding victory over U22 Myanmar in the final match, U22 Indonesia would only have 3 points. Therefore, U22 Vietnam and U22 Malaysia only need a draw to advance together. Instead of being obligated to win, the results in the other two groups have already brought good news for Coach Kim Sang-sik's team.
But the Vietnam U22 team will probably not aim for a draw. Because if they approach the game with a defensive attitude, the Golden Star Warriors could easily put themselves in a difficult position if their opponent happens to score first or concedes a goal late in the game.
Winning and confidently advancing to the semi-finals as group winners would also help U22 Vietnam avoid facing U22 Thailand in the semi-finals. Although U22 Philippines has made unexpected progress and displayed a brilliant performance, facing them would still be slightly easier than confronting the host team.
However, before thinking about victory, the Vietnam U22 team still needs to ensure solidity in their defense. Because compared to the Laos U22 attack, the Malaysian U22 forwards are still sharper and faster.
Coach Nafuzi Zain's team will most likely prioritize defensive solidity in their own half, while also lurking and waiting to launch counter-attacks.
This match will require a lot of tactical planning from both coaching staffs. But the Vietnam U22 team – with a squad of players who know each other well and have participated in many major and minor tournaments – promises to be the more composed side.
Team news for Vietnam U22 vs Malaysia U22
Vietnam U22: Midfielder Xuan Bac's minor injury is not a cause for concern.
U22 Malaysia: Full squad available.
Predicted lineups for Vietnam U22 vs Malaysia U22
Vietnam U22: Trung Kien, Nhat Minh, Hieu Minh, Tuan Phong, Van Khang, Quoc Cuong, Thai Son, Anh Quan, Quoc Viet, Dinh Bac, Viktor Le
U22 Malaysia: Sharani Zuhilmi, Aysat Hadi, Aiman Hakimi, Ahmad Alis, Aeshad Shafizan, Sahal Kahimi, Hamimi Azim, Harry Danish, El Basheer, Ahmad Haziq, Moses Raj
Prediction: 1-0
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