Summary of Laos 1-4 Vietnam match: Explosive second half

However, this victory was not one-sided as the Vietnamese team had to go through difficult first minutes.

First half deadlock, Vietnam team lacks luck

Despite being rated higher, the Vietnamese team could not easily overcome the tight defense of the host team Laos in the first 45 minutes. Despite dominating the ball possession with 71%, coach Kim Sang Sik and his team continuously created opportunities but could not convert them into goals. Notably, despite having 11 shots, including 5 shots on goal, the Vietnamese team still could not find a goal. This was the first time since 2008 that the Vietnamese team could not score in the first half of a match against Laos.

Coach Kim Sang Sik had predicted the difficulties when facing Laos, and indeed, his team encountered many deadlocks due to the opponent's tight defense. However, the Korean strategist still showed confidence, encouraging his students to be patient and wait for the opportunity.

Explosive second half, Vietnam team proves its class

In the second half, the Vietnamese team made a strong comeback. The change in tactics and reasonable personnel adjustments from coach Kim Sang Sik helped his players create great pressure on the Laos goal.

In the 58th minute, Hai Long opened the scoring with a beautiful volley from a long pass by Bui Tien Dung. This goal helped the Vietnamese players relieve pressure, and from then on, they played more freely.

Just 5 minutes later, Tien Linh doubled the gap after a mistake by the Lao defense. Goals by Van Toan (minute 69) and Van Vi (minute 83) raised the score to 4-0, making the match almost over.

Laos's honorary goal

In the extra minutes, the Laos team had a remarkable play. Duy Manh fouled Bounphachan in the penalty area, giving the home team a penalty. Although goalkeeper Dinh Trieu guessed the right direction, captain Bounphachan still successfully converted the ball, reducing the score to 4-1.

Coach Kim Sang Sik is satisfied but still points out areas for improvement.

After the match, coach Kim Sang Sik expressed his satisfaction with the victory but did not forget to point out areas for improvement. He appreciated the players' fighting spirit and tactical adjustments after the first half. "The players did exactly what they had been trained to do, although there were some missed opportunities. The important thing is that we won and achieved the goal of 3 points," he shared.

However, Coach Kim also commented that the Vietnam team still encountered certain difficulties, especially in taking advantage of opportunities in the first half. In addition, he also emphasized the importance of improving physical fitness and preparing for strong opponents in the next matches.

The 4-1 victory helped the Vietnamese team temporarily take the lead in Group B of the 2024 AFF Cup, while creating positive momentum for the next matches. On December 15, the Vietnamese team will have an important match against Indonesia at home. This is a strong opponent, but coach Kim Sang Sik is confident in his players' abilities.

With this impressive victory, the Vietnamese team has affirmed its determination to conquer the AFF Cup 2024, and fans have the right to hope for a successful campaign of the "Golden Dragons".

Source: https://baodaknong.vn/tong-thuat-tran-lao-1-4-viet-nam-hiep-hai-bung-no-236438.html