The Vietnamese team gradually restored confidence

Actively control the ball and position of the game

The basic parameters of the match between Laos and Vietnam also partly showed the difference in the level of the two teams, especially our initiative. The absolute difference in ball control time was 74%/26% in favor of Mr. Kim’s students. Although in the first half, the Vietnamese audience was also mentally challenged when the away team did not play as sharp as expected. But overall, over the course of more than 90 minutes, Tien Linh and his teammates launched 21 shooting situations, of which 11 shots were on target. Vietnam put the ball into Laos’ penalty area 39 times, an average of 2.5 minutes, and we had the opportunity to threaten the opponent’s goal; 4.6 minutes to launch 1 shot.

The Vietnamese team’s offensive arrangements have been carried out more methodically. Notably, those are situations that Mr. Kim’s teachers and students have prepared very carefully during the Korean training trip. For example, Tien Dung’s pass that tore through the opponent’s defense helped Hai Long easily face the opponent’s goalkeeper and score – a move that was practiced over and over again in Gyeongju. Vi Hao also had a clear opportunity, also coming from Hoang Duc’s long flick behind the opponent’s defense, allowing Tien Anh to cross the ball for his teammate to head in. The plays show the effectiveness of the direct attack, the quality of the backline’s passes and the perfect timing of the attacking players’ movements.

The second goal also came from the attack that Mr. Kim had carefully prepared for his students in Korea: pressing synchronized with high intensity, winning the ball and converting directly to score. It was also a ball that Quang Hai and Tien Linh did very well. Someone who presses and competes effectively for the ball, someone who can change positions quickly, and an excellent finisher.

The exploitation of fixed situations was also a highlight with Van Vi’s beautiful goal – a goal with a modern football look. The team’s rookie made a perfect decision in choosing the 2nd line guard position, reading the situation quickly, moving reasonably before making the correct decision with a perfect back-to-back volley. technically and artistically.

But Indonesia is a very different opponent

The Vietnamese team will host Indonesia on December 15 at Viet Tri Stadium (Phu Tho). We have a slight advantage when we have a break in round 2 and continue to have time to analyze this very formidable opponent.

Indonesia is temporarily ranked second in Group B after defeating Myanmar with a close score of 1-0. Although the gameplay may not really satisfy the Indonesian audience, it must be admitted that, under the guidance of veteran Korean coach Shin Tae-yong, Indonesia still maintains its progressive momentum. Indonesia’s young squad will not be easily bullied. If we defeat the away team, Vietnam’s path to the semi-finals will become more “open”.

Looking back at the match against Laos, it is true that we had professional highlights such as shaping the playing style and ball control style relatively clearly and clearly. The squad depth has also improved when young players making their first appearances such as Hai Long – Van Khang – Vi Hao did a very good job of creating pressure and breaking the opponent’s strength, leaving behind veteran factors like Quang Hai, Tuan Hai, Tan Tai, Van Toan entered the field in the second half and decided the match. Rookies like Ngoc Tan also played their roles well, while Van Vi shined with a super product.

All of those advantages need to be practiced and promoted better in the coming days. Because continuously losing to Indonesia at many levels is also a psychological pressure on the players. Only winning and winning convincingly can help us be more confident on the path to conquering the AFF Cup gold cup this time.