The main referee for the match between Vietnam and Nepal ( Binh Duong Stadium), within the framework of the first leg of the final qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup, is Mr. Choi Hyun Jai (Korea). The assistants are also all Korean, including: Bang Giyeol, Cheon Jinhee and Chae Sanghyeop (4th referee).

Meanwhile, the main referee for the return match between Vietnam and Nepal on October 14 (Thong Nhat Stadium) is Mohamed Khaled Tarrar Mohamed Deham from Bahrain. The two assistants and the fourth referee are Mohamed Salman Talasi, Abdulla Mohamed Janahi and Khalil Saad (Bahrain).

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Vietnam team has an advantage in the 2 matches against Nepal. Photo: SN

The two upcoming matches will be held in Vietnam after Nepal requested and AFC approved. Coach Kim Sang Sik and his team will not have to travel to Nepal, and this is considered an advantage for Quang Hai and his teammates.

Preparing for the two upcoming matches, the Vietnamese team is expected to gather in early October. In September, the "Golden Star Warriors" will gather in Hanoi, have two friendly matches with Nam Dinh Blue Steel (0-4) and CAHN (4-3) to review the force, strengthen tactics and create cohesion.

After two matches in Group F, the Vietnamese team has 1 win and 1 loss, temporarily ranking second in the group. The two consecutive matches against Nepal are of great significance for coach Kim Sang Sik's team in maintaining their hope of competing for a ticket to the 2027 Asian Cup finals.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/xac-dinh-to-trong-tai-bat-tran-tuyen-viet-nam-vs-nepal-2444917.html