Vietnam team vs Malaysia: Why is 1 point enough to satisfy?

Vietnam's team aims to beat Malaysia in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. However, coach Kim Sang Sik will probably still be satisfied if his team leaves Bukit Jalil with 1 point.

Winning goal

Winning 3 points against Malaysia is not only the goal but also the clearest statement of the Vietnamese team about their ambition in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. As the reigning ASEAN Cup champions, coach Kim Sang Sik's team obviously cannot enter the match thinking only of a draw.

Malaysia is always a tough opponent and overcoming this team also has symbolic meaning for the number 1 position in Southeast Asian football. Besides, the victory also helps the Vietnam team create a safe distance in the group, creating a mental advantage and points for the remaining matches.

Vietnam's desire to win against Malaysia is greater than ever in the context that the home team has recently added many naturalized players.

Vietnam team aims to win against Malaysia.

But 1 point is also satisfactory…

Football is not a calculation, so sometimes 1 point is enough to satisfy coach Kim Sang Sik in the situation where the Vietnamese team is being really tested in terms of strength.

Not only are many key players absent due to injury, strikers like Tien Linh and Tuan Hai have not really regained their best form. In that context, a draw to maintain the top position in the table is clearly an acceptable result.

But, if not, 1 point will also satisfy Mr. Kim Sang Sik.

In addition, Malaysia currently has many quality naturalized players, their strength has significantly improved compared to before, so 1 point away from home is certainly not bad.

A draw, in the current situation, is enough to satisfy Mr. Kim Sang Sik. Firstly, it helps the Vietnamese team continue to maintain the advantage in points and the right to self-determination in the group.

Second, when entering the rematch in 2026, the Vietnamese team will have the return of Xuan Son and some other pillars, which means the possibility of winning is higher. And finally, in the long journey of the qualifying round, not losing to a direct opponent is sometimes as important as a win.

A point against Malaysia at this time, if it happens, can completely satisfy coach Kim Sang Sik. Because simply, sometimes knowing how to be satisfied at the right time is the key to long-term success.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/tuyen-viet-nam-dau-malaysia-vi-sao-1-diem-cung-co-the-hai-long-2409415.html