Xuan Son and Dinh Trieu started the match, Tien Linh and Duy Manh were on the bench.

The starting lineup of the Vietnamese team for the match against Myanmar at 8pm today (December 21) has been revealed. In goal, coach Kim Sang-sik surprisingly chose Dinh Trieu to replace Nguyen Filip.

In defense, Thanh Chung, Xuan Manh and Tien Dung will guard the defensive line. In midfield, the duo Quang Hai and Hoang Duc will guard the center, while Van Vi (left) and Tien Anh (right) will play on the two wings.

Up front, Nguyen Xuan Son will make his first appearance for the national team when he is chosen by coach Kim Sang-sik to start. Supporting him are Van Toan and Vi Hao.

Việt Nam đấu Myanmar: Xuân Son và Đình Triệu xuất trận, Tiến Linh và Duy Mạnh dự bị- Ảnh 1. — List of Vietnam team

To secure a ticket to the semi-finals, the Vietnamese team needs to win or draw with Myanmar, or if they lose, the difference should be no more than 1 goal. As for Myanmar, this team must win against the Vietnamese team to keep their hopes of passing the group stage alive.

Throughout the history of the AFF Cup, the Vietnamese team has never lost to Myanmar. In the last 3 matches, Vietnam won 2, drew 1, scored 5 goals and only conceded 1.

The Vietnamese team also received the "firepower" Nguyen Xuan Son. After obtaining citizenship, the striker born in 1997 was licensed by the World Football Federation (FIFA) to play for the national team from December 20. Today, Xuan Son will make his debut.

"We are very lucky to have Xuan Son in the squad. This is his first match at the Vietnam national team level. Xuan Son has good conditions in terms of physique, fitness and technique. Tomorrow is a new start for Xuan Son and we hope he will perform well to give to those who love the team," coach Kim Sang-sik emphasized.

Việt Nam đấu Myanmar: Xuân Son và Đình Triệu xuất trận, Tiến Linh và Duy Mạnh dự bị- Ảnh 2. — Xuan Son is the main player.

"In the long term, I have a plan for the final. What I care about now is the players' fitness and preparation for the match against Myanmar. I hope all members of the team will support the players to be in the best form.

I think Southeast Asian football has changed a lot. I have tried to analyze it carefully, it doesn't matter which team we meet, but the important thing is that Vietnamese players are always confident against all opponents. Some of my players are preparing for the match against Malaysia. However, the most important thing is to focus on the match against Myanmar," Mr. Kim added.