Before the final match of Panda Cup 2025 , all 4 teams have 3 points, with the top position belonging to host U22 China (+1), second is U22 Korea (0), third is U22 Vietnam (0), last is U22 Uzbekistan (-1).

The results of the final round will determine the champion, and the opportunity is open to all. For U22 Vietnam , to be crowned, coach Dinh Hong Vinh and his team must meet the necessary condition of defeating U22 Korea, then wait for favorable results from the match between U22 Uzbekistan vs U22 China.

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U22 Vietnam learned many lessons.

The task of defeating U22 Korea in theory is very difficult for U22 Vietnam, however in youth football anything can happen. The clearest proof is the defeat of U22 Vietnam in the opening match - host U22 China, unexpectedly defeated U22 Korea 2-0.

Although not focusing on achievements, it is clear that U22 Vietnam is determined to achieve the best result against U22 Korea, not only to have the opportunity to win the Panda Cup 2025, but also to create a mental boost before two important campaigns: SEA Games 33 and the 2026 AFC U23 Championship.

To achieve the highest goal, U22 Vietnam has prepared carefully. After 2 matches against U22 China and U22 Uzbekistan, the young players have learned many valuable lessons. Coach Dinh Hong Vinh admitted that his students still have some problems to solve, but the happiest thing is that Van Truong and his teammates have matured.

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U22 Vietnam determined to surprise U22 Korea. Photo: SN

Facing U22 Korea, U22 Vietnam must be ready to deal with the opponent's style of play that focuses on strength, aerial combat, and avoiding pressing. In particular, to defeat the Korean team, coach Dinh Hong Vinh's team must do their best in finishing, along with truly effective defensive counter-attack or offensive plans.

U22 Vietnam has carefully studied U22 Korea and certainly the opponent has too. In this match, U22 Korea will even play their best to redeem their image after the loss to U22 China. But whether coach Lee Min Sung and his students can do it or not is another story.

Expected lineup of U22 Vietnam: U22 Vietnam: Trung Kien, Nhat Minh, Hieu Minh, Ly Duc, Phi Hoang, Van Truong, Quoc Cuong, Minh Phuc, Viktor Le, Dinh Bac, Van Thuan

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nhan-dinh-u22-viet-nam-vs-u22-han-quoc-14h30-ngay-18-11-2463620.html