Vietnam U23 team gets off to a good start after defeating Jordan.

(NLĐO) - Vietnam U23 started the tournament with a 2-0 victory over Jordan U23, temporarily leading Group A at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Championship.

In this year's tournament, Saudi Arabia is considered the top contender for first place in Group A, while Jordan is Vietnam's direct rival in the race for the remaining quarter-final spot. Therefore, the match between the two teams at 6:30 PM this evening (January 6th) is not only the opening match of the 2026 AFC U23 Championship, but also a pivotal moment for Coach Kim Sang-sik and his team.

The Vietnam U23 team entered the tournament with a severely depleted attacking line. Bui Vi Hao officially withdrew from the tournament due to injury, while Nguyen Thanh Nhan's participation was uncertain. The burden of scoring goals therefore fell on Nguyen Dinh Bac and a group of young players such as Quoc Viet, Van Thuan, Ngoc My, Khuat Van Khang, and Le Viktor.

Conversely, the Jordan U23 team is considered superior in terms of composure and international experience, although they are missing some key players due to club refusals to release them. AFC statistics show Jordan has the advantage in predicted wins, reflecting the current balance of power.

Therefore, the realistic goal for the Vietnam U23 team is to maintain their composure and mental strength. A draw against Jordan would open up a great opportunity to advance, while a defeat could put the team at an extreme disadvantage in the remainder of the U23 Asian Championship.

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Source: https://nld.com.vn/u23-viet-nam-u23-jordan-thu-thach-ngay-ra-quan-196260106120738786.htm