As many initially predicted, U23 Vietnam completely dominated right after the ball rolled. Coach Kim Sang Sik sent Dinh Bac - a striker in high form - onto the field from the start, clearly showing U23 Vietnam's intention to attack the opponent. A series of opportunities were created but once again showed that the finishing ability of the red shirt players was really problematic. The goal seemed very close but in the end, it did not come to U23 Vietnam. In the first 30 minutes of the match alone, the goalpost saved U23 Philippines 3 times after U23 Vietnam's finishing shots.
After a period of trying to press the field but not being able to penetrate the U23 Philippines' net, U23 Vietnam proactively slowed down the match. However, this was also the time when the red-shirted army revealed weaknesses. The U23 Vietnam defense had not faced strong opponents since the beginning of the tournament and their concentration had not reached its best state. A moment of lapse in concentration in the 36th minute when the red-shirted defender missed the ball in the penalty area allowed Mariona to finish close to the goal without anyone marking him, putting U23 Philippines ahead.
Notably, about 20 minutes earlier, the U23 Vietnam goal was also shaken by Caraig's throw-in but the ball did not get over the wall, and Jared Pena's subsequent shot also lacked accuracy. These situations show that U23 Vietnam still has weaknesses that need to be overcome.
In addition to the above limitations, U23 Vietnam also showed many positive points in this match. After conceding a goal, the U23 Vietnam players showed no signs of psychological pressure, which is a bright spot especially for young players. The red team tried hard to find an equalizer, and this time they knew how to take advantage of the opportunity. Those efforts were rewarded at the end of the first half.
Receiving the ball from his teammate on the left wing, Dinh Bac headed the ball to hit the ground and then the post. This time, the Guimaraes goalkeeper had no chance to block it as the striker wearing the number 7 shirt of U23 Vietnam rushed in and shot into the roof of the U23 Philippines net. A situation that showed Dinh Bac's ability to "sniff out opportunities". Possessing a player like Dinh Bac is a great advantage for coach Kim Sang Sik's team in the final match.
The second goal, which also sealed the match, reflected the increasingly improved aerial ability of U23 Vietnam. Xuan Bac's precise positioning to receive Phi Hoang's cross from outside the penalty area and then headed the ball into the Philippines U23 net in the 52nd minute was proof that U23 Vietnam is making better use of aerial situations to find a way into the opponent's net.
Coming from behind against U23 Philippines, U23 Vietnam won a ticket to the final match. Coach Kim Sang Sik's team will meet the winner of the semi-final match between U23 Indonesia and U23 Thailand.
With the Korean strategist's ability to select personnel and the progress of the players through each match, U23 Vietnam can be completely confident to enter the final round whether the opponent is the host team U23 Indonesia or the "little war elephants" U23 Thailand.
Source: https://cand.com.vn/the-thao/u23-viet-nam-vao-chung-ket-giai-vo-dich-u23-dong-nam-a-i776045/
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