Singapore U23 0-0 Vietnam U23: Viktor Le starts.

At 7 PM on September 6th, the Vietnamese-born midfielder started the second match in Group C of the U23 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Following the 2-0 victory against Bangladesh, coach Kim Sang-sik made several adjustments. Le Viktor, Nguyen Thai Son, Khuat Van Khang, Dang Tuan Phong, Nguyen Cong Phuong, and Pham Minh Phuc all made their first starts in the Asian qualifiers.

Viktor Le is expected to continue shining, after scoring his first goal for the Vietnam U23 team.

Vietnam U23 starting lineup. Photo: VFF.

On the other side of the pitch, the Singapore U23 team had a disappointing performance, losing 1-2 to Yemen in their opening match. In that game, the strikers from the island nation squandered many opportunities, especially towards the end of the second half.

For the Vietnam U23 team, three points against Singapore is almost a mandatory task, because only the top team in the group will qualify directly for the Asian Championship finals. The second-placed team can still advance, but it depends on many factors.

Vietnam U23 has a clear advantage over Singapore. Coach Kim Sang-sik's team has won all 5 of their most recent matches, while Singapore has only won 1 of their last 5 matches. The head-to-head history also favors Vietnam with a 7-0 victory in 2022 and a 2-2 draw in 2023.

Any slip-up tonight would put coach Kim Sang-sik's team in a difficult position heading into the final match against direct competitor Yemen. The West Asian representative has 6 points after 2 matches.

The situation before kick-off.

Source: https://znews.vn/u23-singapore-0-0-u23-viet-nam-le-viktor-da-chinh-post1583098.html