In the first leg at Go Dau Stadium on October 9, the Vietnamese team won 3-1. Looking at this score, many people thought it would be an easy match for the "Golden Star Warriors", but in reality, it was not so.

After Tien Linh's early opener, Vietnam played deadlocked for the next 60 minutes. Xuan Manh and Van Vi's goals came from the fact that Nepal's defense was no longer as solid as before, not necessarily because the home team played too well.

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Vietnam team started with an all-veteran lineup in the first leg. Photo: Huu Ha

If the Vietnamese team had faced a tougher opponent, things could have been different. However, coach Kim Sang Sik and his team had a satisfactory match in terms of results, playing style, and fighting spirit of the players.

But in the return match, the Vietnamese team must show a different side: more positive and effective. According to commentator Quang Tung, knowing Nepal well helps coach Kim Sang Sik and his players play proactively, having the most reasonable plan, in both attack and defense.

Regarding personnel, commentator Quang Tung believes that the Vietnamese team needs to make changes in defense, where some veterans have made mistakes and failed to show their desire and dedication. Renovating some positions will also help coach Kim Sang Sik most accurately assess the team's strength, and at the same time have experiments to look towards the future.

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Dinh Bac is looking forward to being on the field. Photo: SN

With what happened in the first leg, coach Kim Sang Sik can make more risky decisions, instead of being safe and cautious. Some U23 players have the opportunity to show their talent, because this is also the last match of the FIFA Days training camp in October.

The Vietnamese team still needs experienced players, but this is the time when youth and surprise in playing style need to be focused on by coach Kim Sang Sik. With a higher level than the opponent, the Vietnamese team can completely control the match regardless of the formation used.

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Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/tuyen-viet-nam-tai-dau-nepal-hlv-kim-sang-sik-tung-chieu-moi-2451610.html