Malaysian naturalized star wants to beat Vietnam

Endrick wants to beat Vietnam team.

Endrick, 30 years old, is not a stranger to Vietnamese football. He is playing for Ho Chi Minh City FC in the V.League. Malaysian media believe that Endrick's experience playing football in Vietnam will help his team benefit in the upcoming match.

“We analysed the Vietnamese team with the help of experts. They are fast, strong and play aggressively. But like any other team, they have their weaknesses. We have worked hard to execute the coach’s plan. I believe in the team and it will be a good match for Malaysia,” Endrick shared.

The last time Malaysia defeated Vietnam was 11 years ago. Since then, the team has suffered 7 defeats and had 1 draw after 8 meetings in all competitions.

In the most recent clash at the ASEAN Cup 2022, Vietnam won 3-0 against Malaysia in the group stage.

“We are playing at home. That makes a difference. The fans give us strength and we need them. We will do everything to get the three points,” Endrick added.

Before joining Ho Chi Minh City FC, Endrick played for Selangor, Penang and Johor Darul Ta'zim in the Malaysian National Championship.

On the morning of June 6, the Vietnamese team left for Malaysia to prepare for the match against the host country. The match will take place at Bukit Jalil Stadium with a capacity of over 85,000 seats.

In the 2027 Asian Cup qualifying standings, Vietnam leads Group F with 3 points, equal to Malaysia but with a better goal difference. The two teams behind are Nepal and Laos.