Tien Linh clearly states the reason why the Vietnamese team could not score against Nepal

"Before the match, it rained heavily, affecting the pitch and the playing style of both teams. Puddles appeared on the pitch, slowing down the ball and hindering the movement of the players," Tien Linh shared after the 1-0 victory of the Vietnamese team over Nepal in the second leg of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Compared to the first leg, the Vietnamese team faced many difficulties in the second leg. Although coach Kim Sang Sik's team controlled the ball better and created more than 20 shots, they only scored the only goal thanks to an own goal from the opponent.

Specifically, the goal came from an own goal by Nepalese defender Suman Srestha. The Vietnamese players' stalemate was also evident when they hit the Nepalese goal three times throughout the match.

“Although the game was not as expected, the whole team still tried their best. Winning 3 points is a reward for the efforts of the young players in the past time. Today, the young players showed their desire to contribute to the national team.

In the future, you still have many more tournaments. I hope the young players will continue to try and compete well for the national team in the coming time. This victory is dedicated to the fans, who did not mind the rain to come to the stadium to cheer for the Vietnamese team," said striker Nguyen Tien Linh.

In this match, coach Kim Sang Sik boldly gave opportunities to many young faces. Players such as Trung Kien, Thanh Nhan and Hieu Minh were trusted to play right from the starting lineup.

In the second half, two other promising talents, Dinh Bac and Khuat Van Khang, were also put on the field, showing the Korean strategist's clear intention to test the squad.

In November, the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers will enter a tense fifth round. The Vietnamese team will have the task of winning all 3 points when visiting Laos. At the same time, Nepal will have a difficult confrontation with Malaysia.