U23 Vietnam started the 2026 AFC U23 Championship qualifiers at home with a 2-0 victory over U23 Bangladesh, but this was a match in which coach Kim Sang Sik's team encountered many difficulties.

The ability to connect, pass and finish decisively by U23 Vietnam all had problems. Coach Kim Sang Sik said that the hot weather and the slow rhythm of the players made the play not smooth, but had to admit that some positions in U23 Vietnam did not play well, leading to the team being out of rhythm and lacking effectiveness in attacking plans.

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U23 Vietnam played disjointedly in the opening match. Photo: Hai Hoang

Facing a weaker opponent, U23 Bangladesh, the young U23 Vietnam players could not show their dominance or difference in class.

But things are not all bad for the reigning Southeast Asian champions, and this is a valuable lesson for the young players. Many even say that coach Kim Sang Sik and his team are hiding their cards, because the match that will decide their ticket to the next round is the match against U23 Yemen on September 9.

But before entering this important match, U23 Vietnam needs to show a more positive face when meeting U23 Singapore. This is still a weak opponent in Group C, even weaker than U23 Bangladesh because the Singapore players are mainly U20.

U23 Vietnam just need to play to their full potential to win. However, what coach Kim Sang Sik and fans are looking forward to is a new look for the home team.

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U23 Vietnam is confident of improving its image in the match against U23 Singapore. Photo: Hai Hoang

In other words, in addition to the goal of winning all 3 points, Khuat Van Khang and his teammates need to demonstrate a clear, tactical style of play, overwhelming the opponent but also having to be concrete with goals.

Overall, U23 Vietnam does not have to endure too much pressure in the 2026 U23 Asian qualifiers, but the important thing is that coach Kim Sang Sik and his team must complete their goals in each specific match. A beautiful victory over U23 Singapore not only helps the young players find themselves again, but also gives them the best mentality before the decisive match with U23 Yemen.

The match between U23 Vietnam and U23 Singapore will kick off at 7:00 p.m. on September 6 at Viet Tri Stadium ( Phu Tho ).

Expected lineup of U23 Vietnam: Trung Kien, Ly Duc, Hieu Minh, Nhat Minh, Anh Quan, Cong Phuong, Xuan Bac, Phi Hoang, Van Khang, Van Truong, Thanh Nhan

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Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nhan-dinh-u23-viet-nam-vs-u23-singapore-19h-ngay-6-9-2439628.html