The Vietnamese team practiced in Viet Tri under the bitter cold
On the afternoon of December 14, the Vietnamese team had an official training session at Viet Tri Stadium (Phu Tho province) – where coach Kim Sang-sik and his team will welcome the Indonesian team, at 8:00 p.m. on December 15. This is also the last practice session of the Vietnamese boys, before entering the important match with the team from the land of thousands of islands. The temperature is low at this time because it is winter in the North.
Phu Tho spectators endured the cold, standing outside the gate of Viet Tri stadium, passionately watching the Vietnamese team
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Coach Kim Sang-sik advised the whole team before entering the afternoon practice session on December 14
The competition in the third match of Group B is considered a very important match for both teams. Whichever team wins this match will have a great advantage in the competition for a ticket to continue on to the semi-finals of AFF Cup 2024 as first place in Group B.
The Vietnamese team has many advantages in the confrontation with Indonesia. Coach Kim Sang-sik and his team played at Viet Tri’s home field, under the cheers of tens of thousands of spectators. Besides, Tien Linh and his teammates also have a longer rest period (6 days compared to their opponents’ 3 days). Furthermore, the Indonesian team also faces a disadvantage when having to constantly move between countries.
Vietnamese players practice lightly to recover and practice tactics on the afternoon of December 14, before facing Indonesia on the evening of December 15.
Before the match, coach Kim Sang-sik was very confident: “Tomorrow’s match is very important for the Vietnamese team. The whole team has prepared very well for the competition with Indonesia, with the process lasting for weeks and weeks. month. We will aim for victory.”
The atmosphere of the Vietnamese team’s training session was quite comfortable. Quang Hai is paired with naturalized striker Nguyen Xuan Son. These two players “confront” each other in exercises on the ability to dispute and pressure
Regarding the opponent, Mr. Kim commented: “I realize that Indonesia has many young players so they should stick together in the midfield. However, the Vietnamese team is preparing well and hopes to play well. Indonesia is quite tired, showing force is not guaranteed. We will use it to pressure Indonesia and win.
Many people think the Vietnamese team will win big. I don’t deny this thought or opinion, but honestly, I don’t care if the score is 1, 2 or 3 goals. I know how difficult it is to score in the 2024 AFF Cup. Although Indonesia is tired after a long journey, the participating teams are all very strong. Indonesia has many young players with a desire to prove. We just prepare the best to aim for victory.”
Nguyen Filip sat on the bench in the opening match. He must be very eager to perform in the important match of the Vietnamese team against Indonesia
Tien Linh had an “opening” goal in the match against Laos
Nguyen Van Toan also left his mark at the AFF Cup 2024, with a goal against Laos.
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