The mission is to win against Malaysia.

What is the current situation of the Vietnamese futsal team?

The Vietnamese futsal team got off to a good start in Group A of the Southeast Asian Futsal Championship, defeating Timor Leste 4-1. In a match where coach Diego Raul Giustozzi prioritized experimenting with different lineups, Vietnam struggled in the first half, even falling behind to a 1-1 draw. However, timely goals from Thinh Phat (a brace) and Manh Dung secured a resounding victory for Vietnam in their opening match.

Placed in the same group as host nation Thailand, the Vietnamese futsal team will find it difficult to compete for the top spot. Also on the opening day, Thailand scored a staggering 13 goals against Brunei despite fielding a reserve team. Following that, the Thai futsal team continued their dominant form by winning 7-1 against Timor Leste, with four goals scored in the first half alone.

The Vietnamese futsal team (in red jerseys) still has a lot of work to do.

Twenty goals in two matches, while not yet showcasing their full strength, have demonstrated Thailand's class. To compete in such a tough group, the Vietnamese futsal team needs to accumulate points one by one before facing Thailand in the final match.

The match against Malaysia at 3:30 PM today (November 4th) plays a crucial role in Giustozzi's team's quest to advance. While Thailand is too strong, and Brunei and Timor Leste are too weak, the "Malaysian Tigers" are a perfectly matched opponent for Vietnam in Group A.

Malaysia is a formidable opponent.

Previously, Malaysia did not have a strong futsal tradition in Southeast Asia (Thailand ranked first, followed by Vietnam and Indonesia). However, the Malaysian futsal team has improved after the country's football federation focused on investing in them. The "Malaysian Tigers" defeated Brunei 11-0 in their opening match and are determined to beat Vietnam to secure a place in the semi-finals.

The Vietnamese futsal team is considered slightly superior to Malaysia. Coach Giustozzi still has players who have competed in the World Cup and Asian Championships, such as Van Y and Duc Hoa. However, Vietnamese futsal is facing a transition problem, as the next generation has not yet been able to replace their predecessors. The difference in skill level between the different groups in the Vietnamese futsal team also makes it difficult for the team to rotate lineups and maintain consistent performance throughout the match.

Vietnam's futsal team's schedule at the Southeast Asian Games.

Conversely, while Malaysia is eager to win, they are also very wary of Vietnam. "The Vietnamese and Thai futsal teams are the two most formidable opponents in Group A. The match against Vietnam will not be easy," said Datuk Seri Rosmadi Ismail, Vice President of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), in an interview with the Strait Times .

The match at 3:30 PM today (November 4th) will be unpredictable. The Vietnamese futsal team must win to secure their place in the semi-finals.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/lich-thi-dau-doi-tuyen-futsal-viet-nam-hom-nay-nhiem-vu-phai-thang-malaysia-185241103214639698.htm