LOH WARNING OF TPICK LAN
“Standing in front of tens of thousands of spectators at Rajamangala Stadium, Thai players understand what they have to fight for,” coach Masatada Ishii affirmed at the pre-match press conference. This is a powerful warning from Mr. Ishii, when Thailand is ready to become a “beast” at the corner. How strong is the Golden Temple football team when they are hurt? The entire history of the AFF Cup with 7 championships and 16 years of being unbeaten at home is the answer. The Vietnamese team took a step towards glory by winning the first leg, but the remaining step will be very difficult. Winning the AFF Cup right in Thailand is something few teams can do.
The Vietnamese team is strong enough to reach the throne
However, even those difficulties will help the Vietnamese team’s victory become sweet, if coach Kim Sang-sik and his team overcome the Rajamangala challenge tonight. Mr. Kim’s strategy for the second leg has been completely outlined, after studying the video of the previous 90 minutes at Viet Tri Stadium. Tight defense, keeping a narrow distance to cover and prevent the opponent from weaving the ball short, pressing fiercely in the middle, counterattacking quickly with slashes towards Xuan Son… It is not difficult to imagine how the team plays. VN. 8 confrontations in just the past 7 years is enough for us to understand Thailand and our opponents also know Vietnam’s way of playing by heart.
The Vietnamese team completed military training, ready to win the trophy
The Vietnamese team practiced at Rajamangala stadium on January 4
In the first leg, the Vietnamese team did not dominate Thailand, but coach Kim Sang-sik’s students still won because of their patience (to fully exploit the opponent’s mistakes) and bravery (to stand firm under pressure). . Those are human qualities. Tonight’s final will not depend on dry tactics, but will be a battle of players’ reason, experience and psychological endurance. Coach Kim Sang-sik cannot control everything, but can only encourage and raise the spirit for the Vietnamese team to step into the “pan of fire” Rajamangala with peace of mind.
QSTRONGLY FIGHT, DETERMINED TO WIN
The 1-goal advantage in the first leg will help the Vietnamese team have the right to choose their approach; As for Thailand, it’s different, when attacking is the only option. Being proactive will help Mr. Kim’s students have a psychological advantage.
A thick defensive wall will be erected in Rajamangala tonight. At the AFF Cup 2024, the Vietnamese team never really had to defend themselves before meeting Thailand. On the contrary, only Vietnam gives Thai people difficult problems to solve.
The Thai team coach is determined to find a solution to control Xuan Son
How strong can the Thai team attack? The last 20 minutes at Viet Tri Stadium is a “draft” predicting the scenario of today’s return match. Mr. Ishii’s students will press, weave the ball smoothly and rush in the middle. If they can maintain the midfield, the Vietnamese team must withstand pressure from above, when the opponent also has diverse sideline attacks. Suphanat Muenta will return, alongside Patrick Gustavsson, Ekanit Panya, Supachok Sarachat… forming a very strong attack for Thailand.
Commentator Quang Huy assessed: “Thailand will apply very strong and diverse pressure and attacks, but I believe coach Kim Sang-sik’s students are strong enough to stand firm, with a strengthened mental foundation. On the contrary. In addition, besides defense, the Vietnamese team also needs to attack. Xuan Son will be closely guarded by the opponent, even using tricks Build a wall to support teammates. Teammates must be very smart practice to understand Xuan Son’s playing style to move in harmony.
I expect a lot from Vi Hao and Ngoc Quang, because they are Vietnam’s first line of defense to prevent opponents from deploying the ball. Maybe Mr. Kim still uses this duo to destroy his opponent’s strength in the first half; In the second half, there will be new factors in attack like Tuan Hai. The striker born in 1998 just returned from injury, and with someone like Mr. Kim, Tuan Hai will have a role in the final. With attacker Xuan Son, Vietnam’s attackers will have many valuable attack ideas, but we need backup plans.”
A draw is enough to win the championship, but any draw is the problem. When glory is both near and far, let’s play with a warrior spirit so that no matter how the match ends, we have nothing to regret.
